BMC Election : Countdown begins for elections in 29 municipal corporations in the state including Mumbai and Thane

After the state has conducted the municipal council elections, attention is now on the municipal corporation and district council elections. The countdown for the elections of 29 municipal corporations in the state, including Mumbai and Thane, has begun. The wait for the municipal corporation elections is finally nearing its end. It is almost certain that the municipal corporation elections will be held in two phases, and now there is a major update regarding the dates of these elections.

The winter session of the state legislature is set to commence on December 14. Reliable information has emerged that the announcement of these elections, which have been delayed for seven to eight years, can be made anytime after December 15. The code of conduct will come into effect along with the election announcement, and the election process will gain momentum, according to the information received. It has been revealed that the foundation stone laying and inauguration of more than 100 major projects in the state will take place on the upcoming December 15. Therefore, the likelihood of the election code of conduct being implemented after December 15 has increased further.

Path Cleared in 27 Municipal Corporations

In Nagpur and Chandrapur, OBC reservation is more than 50% in 29 municipal corporations of the state. However, indications had already been given by the Election Commission that the path for elections in the remaining 27 municipal corporations has been cleared. Therefore, everyone's attention is now on the Election Commission's decision next week.

When will the municipal elections be held?

The Supreme Court has directed that local self-government elections be conducted by January 31, 2026. The Supreme Court has taken a strict stance on this matter. Therefore, this year's election process will be completed in just 30 days. In 2017, there was a gap of more than two months between the announcement and the voting. However, this time the elections will be held within a month. There is talk that the Election Commission is preparing to hold the voting on January 14 or 15. Notably, if voting occurs on a Monday or Friday, citizens tend to take extended holidays, which results in a lower voter turnout. Considering this experience, sources have indicated that voting is likely to take place on January 14 or 15.