Municipal Elections2026 : Voting tomorrow for elections in 29 municipal corporations in the state, public holiday declared in respective polling areas
Voting for the elections of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will take place tomorrow, Thursday, January 15, 2026. To ensure this important festival of democracy is conducted peacefully and with great participation, the state government has declared a public holiday on January 15 in the respective polling areas. This decision is expected to provide voters with sufficient time to vote and increase the voter turnout.
According to the directives of the State Election Commission, this public holiday will be limited only to the municipal corporation areas where voting is taking place. Government offices, educational institutions, and some private establishments will have a holiday on this day. However, essential services such as hospitals, fire brigade, police services, electricity, and water supply will continue, as clarified by the administration. This election includes major municipal corporations in the state such as Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara. The election is considered a prestigious battle for both the ruling and opposition parties, and all political parties have campaigned vigorously. The political atmosphere has heated up with the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, party presidents, and key leaders joining the campaign.
Strict security arrangements have been deployed to ensure smooth voting. Additional police presence, central security forces, and CCTV cameras have been arranged at sensitive and highly sensitive polling stations. The administration is vigilant to prevent any untoward incidents, and strict adherence to the code of conduct is being maintained.
The State Election Commission has urged voters to cast their votes early in the morning to exercise their democratic right. Voters are also advised to keep necessary documents along with their voter ID and not to fall prey to rumors or temptations. Counting of votes will take place on January 16, and the results are likely to be announced on the same day. According to political analysts, the results of these elections could determine the direction of the state's upcoming politics. Therefore, January 15 will not only be a day of voting but also a day that decides the political future of Maharashtra.