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Voting underway in high-stakes Maharashtra civic polls, eyes on Mumbai
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Voting began on Thursday across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with the spotlight on Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) where the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance faces a fierce battle from the reunited Thackeray cousins. A total of 3.48 crore voters will decide the fate of 15,931 candidates, including 1,700 vying for 227 BMC seats. Polling runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A 55-year-old man died on July 2, 2026, after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai’s Chandivali area during maintenance work. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation suspended four officials following the incident.
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has requested an extension from the state government to present its annual budget until March 4, 2026, due to delays in selecting the mayor and committee chairpersons.