When Will Mumbai BMC Election Results Be Announced?
According to the State Election Commission (SEC), the counting of votes for municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra will take place on January 16. The counting process is scheduled to begin at 10 am.
For the BMC elections, votes will be counted in batches, with two constituencies being counted at a time, ensuring a systematic and transparent process.
Where to Check Live BMC Election Results Online
Voters and political observers can track live vote counting updates and final results through the official Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation website. The portal will provide ward-wise and constituency-level updates as counting progresses.The official website remains the most reliable source for real-time and verified election data during counting day.
Polling Timings and Voter Turnout Details
Polling for the Mumbai BMC elections began at 7:30 am and concluded at 5:30 pm. The voting process remained largely smooth across the city, with polling centres witnessing steady turnout throughout the day.
As per the State Election Commission, around 3.48 crore voters are eligible to vote across Maharashtra in the ongoing municipal corporation elections.
Bollywood Celebrities Turn Up to Vote in Mumbai
Adding a touch of glamour to the civic exercise, several Bollywood personalities were seen at polling booths in Mumbai. On Thursday afternoon, actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan stepped out to cast their votes. The couple greeted the paparazzi stationed outside the polling booth before heading inside.Earlier in the day, actor Aamir Khan was also spotted arriving at a polling station to exercise his right to vote.After casting his vote, Aamir Khan spoke to reporters and stressed the importance of participating in elections. Praising the arrangements at the polling booth, he encouraged citizens to come forward and vote.“I would tell everyone to definitely cast their precious votes. BMC has made very good arrangements here,” he said.Aamir Khan’s ex-wife Reena Dutta, along with their children Junaid Khan and Ira Khan, were also seen arriving at their respective polling booths.After voting, Junaid Khan appealed to the public, saying, “Please come and vote, it is very important and everyone should come and vote.”
Maharashtra Municipal Elections: Key Numbers to Know
Polling is being held across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik and Pimpri-Chinchwad.The scale of the elections remains massive:
- 15,908 candidates are contesting
- 2,869 seats are up for grabs
- 893 wards are involved
- 39,092 polling centres have been set up across the state
What’s Next After Voting Ends?
With polling now complete, all eyes are on January 16, when the counting of votes will determine the composition of civic bodies across Maharashtra. In Mumbai, the BMC election results are expected to have a significant political impact, given the corporation’s influence and budget size.Voters are advised to follow official sources for accurate updates as the counting process unfolds.Inputs from agencies
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