BMC Elections Live: Entry To Poll Booths Closes, Queues Continue

• Voting for the second phase of elections to civic bodies in Maharashtra is now underway
  
• Ten major civic bodies, including the BMC and corporations of Thane, Pune and Nashik, will go to polls
• The second phase of polling will also be held for 11 Zilla Parishads and 118 Panchayat Samitis
  
• A total of 3.77 crore voters will decide the fate of 17,331 candidates
  
• Around 43,160 polling booths have been set up across Maharashtra
  
• The big poll focus is on the BMC, on the biggest city bodies in the world with an annual budget of over Rs 37,000 crore
• In Mumbai, there are 7,304 polling booths for the 9.20 million strong electorate
  
• The major parties in the fray are the BJP, the Shiv Sena, the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party and the MNS

Stay tuned for all the live updates!

Also Read: Mumbai, Do Read This SWOT Analysis Before You Step out to Vote!

Entry To Polling Booth Closes

Entry to polling booths closes at 5:30 PM, according to EC directives.However, polling by voters who have joined the queues before this deadline, continues. Kilometer-long queues dominate booths across the city, with many offices allowing employees to go vote only after 3 PM. This has also led to a problem of crowd-management at many booths.

Polling both gates have closed. Ward 102 #Bandra west #BMCelections #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/ZakJuLG09C

February 21, 2017

Major chaos at a polling booth in ward 77 in #BMCelections due to bad crowd management.Voters were turned back despite being let in premises pic.twitter.com/XDwT82ZhcV

February 21, 2017

It's 17.25 & as I see long queues everywhere. Voting should ideally be held till late in night considering heat & office timings. #BMCPolls

February 21, 2017

Half-an-hour left & long queue outside this booth at Sion I had visited in the morning. Hectic efforts on to pull out voters. #BMCPolls pic.twitter.com/Uqr4qrMt1e

February 21, 2017

Violation of the Model Code of Conduct

Nitin Kubal, an independent candidate was caught on camera allegedly ushering in a group of his voters just before 5:30 PM, the time limit to enter a polling booth. He is campaigning under the banner of Swaraj India, the newly formed party under Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan. Kubal has three pending criminal cases, according to his candidature form.

Candidate Nitin Kubal with 3 pending criminal cases ushering in HIS voters right before the booth shuts down at ward no 27 in #BMCelections pic.twitter.com/QK1jG8CPJW

February 21, 2017

An eye-witness testimony has surfaced of a group of 20 Shiv Sainiks openly campaigning in Colaba on the day of polling, against the Model Code of Conduct imposed by the EC.

Eye-witness @noopurdina narrates incidents of code of conduct violations by @ShivSena at Colaba in #BMCElections. pic.twitter.com/vPSwpJnjnV

February 21, 2017

Ward 17 Candidate Asks For A Re-Election

Meera Kamath, an independent candidate from Borivli and a social activist has written to the Election Commission asking for a re-election from her ward. This year the State EC has taken to displaying all details, including criminal information of candidates at polling booths. Kamath alleges that wrongful information about her has been displayed fabricating a two-year punishment by the judiciary, “with ulterior motive and ill intention.”

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@PMOIndia @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @mantralayatimes @RashtrapatiBhvn #ElectionCommission MsgRecieved frm @MeeraKamath demand reelection pic.twitter.com/n2mrJ5pgPA

February 21, 2017

Kamath further alleges that incorrect voters' lists have been provided to her so as to deliberately confuse her volunteers at polling booths and prevent them from guiding voters. She claims access to the amended lists were denied to her, as well.

Shah Rukh Khan Casts His Vote

Bollywood's King Khan reaches Mount Mary Steps in Bandra to cast his vote for the BMC elections, amidst a sea of fans.

.@iamsrk casts his vote at #BMC elections. #MahaMandate2017 pic.twitter.com/Kww9rZVGlz

February 21, 2017

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Suffrage Denied: 'Where Is My Name?'

Even until the last hour of polling, several cases of missing names of voters from electoral rolls keep cropping up, throwing shade at Maharashtra EC's handling of these polls. While some attribute this to mismanagement, many, especially from the BJP, are crying foul over these disappearances and are asking for an investigation.

@narendramodi .. Sir, Couldnt vote for Mumbai BMC elections.. Electoral lists seem tampered.. My voter ID.. MT/08/041/0454284

February 21, 2017

Experts say that a voter turnout under 50% will likely favour the Shiv Sena; the more people vote, the better are BJP's chances.

#BMCelections Myself & my brothers name is missing from all list at borivali w bcoz of which we could not vote, total mess in lists.

February 21, 2017

Maharashtra EC screwed up big time #BMCElections! Chunks of voters gone missing from list!! These voters voted in past bmc n LS elections!

February 21, 2017

First time in 23 years can't vote today in BMC elections as my name is missing from electoral rolls. Very Great job CEC staff. I have voted

February 21, 2017

I have voted in Lok Sabha and even is Vidhan sabha of Maharashtra but suddenly how BMC can delete the name. no use of Aadhar or Passport

February 21, 2017

@narendramodi .. Sir, Couldnt vote for Mumbai BMC elections.. Electoral lists seem tampered.. My voter ID.. MT/08/041/0454284 pic.twitter.com/4ChXOzgIAj

February 21, 2017

Names from electrol rolls have disappeared for the BMC elections being held today. Not a good sign. Investigation must be done.

February 21, 2017

Official Polling Figures

Pune registers 43% votes by 3:30 PM. Mumbai registers a voter turnout of 41.32%.

Breaking: Mumbai reigsters 41.32% votes by 3.30pm. Will it cross the 50% mark by 5.30pm? In 2012, it was 44.75%. #BMCPolls @TheQuint https://t.co/l8pFZRaTKw

February 21, 2017

Pune jumps to 43% till 3.30pm! Punekars are skipping their afternoon nap to vote! If Pune crosses 50%, it's advantage BJP says @Advait_Mehta https://t.co/tXqhwLirIf

February 21, 2017

The average voter turnout till 1:30 PM is 32.1% for BMC elections. Voter turnout was the highest in Maharashtra for TMC in this time bracket, averaging 35.11%.

32% Voter turnout. I'm ashamed, aren't you? Come on, Mumbai. Last one hour. #Vote #BMCelections #BMCelections2017 #GetInked #JaagoRe

February 21, 2017

Pune registers 30.38% votes by 1.30pm. Voting has picked up in the afternoon. May cross 50% (voting in 2012). Advantage BJP? @Advait_Mehta https://t.co/ftgd7J1aPP

February 21, 2017

#BMCPolls voting figure till 1.30pm is 32.10%. Between 11.30-1.30, number has doubled. In 4 hrs from 1.30-5.30, will Mumbai cross 50% mark? https://t.co/E6I8k6Jp81

February 21, 2017

Voting will continue till 5:30 PM today.

Inconsistencies in Voters' List Leads to Protest in Ghatkopar

Soon after a BJP MLA from Charkop alleged foul play over several cases of missing voters' names coming up since the morning, a protest over the same has broken out out in Sarvodya Vidyalaya in Ghatkopar West in suburban Mumbai. Voters claim that their names are missing and their photos are missing. Police protection has been increased in the area.

#BMCElections: Police protection increased after protest at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in #Ghatkopar over missing names. pic.twitter.com/GPMBCV6svX

February 21, 2017

First time in 40 years can't vote today in BMC elections as names of all family members are missing from electoral rolls.Great job CEC staff

February 21, 2017

Mumbai BJP unit President Ashish Shelar speaks to the press about these polling glitches after casting his vote in Bandra. He claims that many people have not received their voting slips either.

पहिल्या 2 तासात 8.7% मतदान! परिवर्तनाला उत्साहात सुरूवात!! मुंबईकरहो आपल्या मतामध्ये परिवर्तनाची ताकद आहे. ..चला अधिक जोमाने बाहेर पडा!! pic.twitter.com/Nz6xidpfjZ

February 21, 2017

The release of list of voters got delayed and there was also a change in polling booths. All this may have an impact on elections. People want to vote but not able to due to these glitches. The confusion will have an impact on the results. 

Ashish Shelar

Over 200 Rabodi residents left fuming after their names are deleted from the voters' list for the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Residents of Popular Niketan, a residential building in Shivaji Park, Dadar have come forward claiming that none of their names are in any of the voters' lists in the neighbourhood. “Our kids were first-time voters but couldn't find their names in the list and felt discouraged,” says Kumar Gokhale, a resident, speaking to DNA.

Celebrities Show The Finger on Twitter

Cast your vote..I cast mine!! #BMCElections2017 pic.twitter.com/ZDOXOgR8Ce

February 21, 2017

Started my morning by casting my https://t.co/Z817hxXwb7 is our duty towards our country & its progress.Pls go out&vote #VoteKarMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/fgXGxjkEcV

February 21, 2017

Done voting. Please exercise your right & go vote! pic.twitter.com/W8RYHcuviM

February 21, 2017

I voted. Did you? There's still time till 5 p.m. Do your duty as a citizen. GO VOTE! pic.twitter.com/aIBfeBl3Zw

February 21, 2017

Arbaaz Khan, Salim Khan, Vivek Oberoi and family, and Subhash Ghai are amongst the celebrities who are stepping out to cast their vote on Tuesday afternoon.

. @arbaazSkhan and @luvsalimkhan Sahab out to vote for BMC elections #MumbaikarVoteKar pic.twitter.com/8VpCk4MxUt

February 21, 2017

Actor @vivek_oberoi casts his vote for a better #Mumbai for #BMC elections. #MahaMandate2017 pic.twitter.com/bPVllpp9Zk

February 21, 2017

Official Voting Figures Till 11:30 AM

Official polling percentage till 11:30 AM is 16.40%. Voting will go on till 5:30 PM today.

#BMCPolls official voting figure till 11.30am: 16.40% @TheQuint @pallaviprsd https://t.co/O1CWIpxkEi

February 21, 2017

Post Ballot Selfies From the Thackerays

Amit Thackeray, Raj Thackeray's son, who was hospitalised last week, is back home and cast his vote with his family members. He posted this family selfie after getting inked on his Facebook page.

Tendulkar Arrives to Cast His Vote

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar reaches his polling booth, with wife Anjali to cast their votes in the BMC elections.

#BMCelection: Sachin Tendulkar arrived to cast his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai, with wife Anjali. pic.twitter.com/w3VXTCh7DR

February 21, 2017

Varun Dhawan's Name Missing From Voter List

Actor Varun Dhawan speaks to the press about how “upsetting [it is] he couldn't find his name in the voter list”, from his polling booth in Bandra. He says he “voted last year”, leading to many on Twitter trolling him.

Varun Dhawan is a very responsible citizen. He votes every year, even if there are no elections. https://t.co/srBCjHkquX

February 21, 2017

He later apologises, clarifying he meant the Lok Sabha elections of 2014.

Uddhav Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis Step Out to Vote

Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray steps out to cast his vote with wife, Rashmi and son, Aditya Thackeray in Bandra East.

वोट देने पहुंचा उद्धव ठाकरे परिवार #NBTBMCDangal #BMCelections @NBTMumbai pic.twitter.com/qrOmksjqQZ

February 21, 2017

Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis cast his vote in Nagpur.

Nagpur: CM Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis casts his vote,urges people to vote to bring about change. pic.twitter.com/tpaMQ6ceNc

February 21, 2017

Suffrage Denied?

What began as a few complaints of missing names in voter lists has now spread to a steady stream complaints from across the city of Mumbai. People who have been voting for years at their wards are being told to go back, with no informed volunteers to help. Others are complaining about the elections being held on a Tuesday, since most private companies continue to remain open today.

Several citizen are missing from the voter lists in Thane even as they voted in Loksabha/assembly polls. Poor work of @MaharashtraSEC @dna

February 21, 2017

#BMCPolls Several names missing from voters list. #video #complaint @TheQuint @pallaviprsd pic.twitter.com/6gC2vSpMq1

February 21, 2017

Biggest irony u have a voter ID card but u can't vote coz ur name is not there in voting list @freeabillion #BMCelection #BMCpolls2017 #BMC

February 21, 2017

@Dev_Fadnavis My name, wife parents names have disappeared from voter list Mumbai BMC Elections. we voted in the LokSabha elections. plshelp

February 21, 2017

People are not geting their names in voters list at Mankhurd, Mumbai #BMCPolls2017 #BMCelections #BMCPolls2017 @the_hindu @SachinKalbag pic.twitter.com/CpMFL0xOZb

February 21, 2017

@OBDIndia just because I couldn't vote the last time around in the BMC elections, I am told my name is not on the list.

February 21, 2017

Earlier this morning, when Shania NC, national spokesperson for BJP, reached Napansea Road to cast her vote, her name was also missing. However, the problem is now resolved with the help of authorities. But what about the common people and their right to vote?

Mumbai: BJP's Shaina NC was able to cast her vote later after the authorities helped her with the formalities. pic.twitter.com/lw8KlfAGsK

February 21, 2017

Did Sharad Pawar Vote for Congress?

In ward number 214 at Mahalakshmi in South Mumbai, the candidate from NCP was rejected due to a technical error in his form. Then who did Sharad Pawar vote for this morning?

Exercised my #right to #vote accompanied by Revati and Sadanand Sule. pic.twitter.com/kptSIvLDOR

February 21, 2017

Interesting: @PawarSpeaks voted for Cong? NCP candidate's form got rejected in 214 (Mahalaxmi); it's supported "secular forces". @TheQuint pic.twitter.com/52NJviiEOv

February 21, 2017

According to NCP local leader, Sachin Ahir, though the party is not openly supporting Congress, it has asked its members and followers to vote for “secular forces”.

First Round of Official Polling Figures

Polling percentage from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM is 8.07%. In the 2012 elections, only 44.75% of the voters turned up to vote, a very low polling percentage for one of the biggest and richest civic bodies in the world.

Better voting numbers at slums. This booth at Dharavi has a better turnout compared to sophisticated Dadar. #BMCPolls @TheQuint @pallaviprsd pic.twitter.com/iOC6k4oAA8

February 21, 2017

Avg voter turnout in Mumbai till about 9.30 am is 8.7%. Come-on Mumbai! Come out & vote. We have 2 cross 50%. #BMCelections #GoVoteForMumbai

February 21, 2017

So far, #BMCPolls voting directly proportional to distance from @MCGM_BMC HQ. Proportional to citizen woes also. Out of sight, out of mind? pic.twitter.com/ryQT1blleG

February 21, 2017

Thanks to its well-oiled shakha network, @ShivSena ensures its voters reach polling booths. Challange is for BJP to bring out its voters.

February 21, 2017

With the BJP and Shiv Sena going head-to-head, the polling pattern will ultimately affect the results of the elections as well.

Thumb rule for BMC: Less voter turnout helps @ShivSena win. More turnout will help the @MumbaiBJP this time, believe experts. #BMCPolls

February 21, 2017

Stars Descend to Vote, Get Inked and Clicked!

Film producer Kiran Rao casts her vote for BMC, says open spaces and waste management are the important issues this election. With her, in Bandra, is actor John Abraham after getting inked.

Actor @TheJohnAbraham and Filmmaker Kiran Rao voted in Bandra Area for BMC Elections. @aajtak @IndiaTodayFLASH pic.twitter.com/hJN4gAukSr

February 21, 2017

Film producer, Kiran Rao casts vote in Bandra. Says open spaces & waste management are issues that need attention @TOIMumbai #BMCElections pic.twitter.com/e8g4tE4ckz

February 21, 2017

Cricketer Sandeep Patil votes:

Shraddha Kapoor, Kunal Kohli, Ranveer Singh, filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and actress Mughdha Godse have stepped out to cast their vote, as polling booths slowly fill up as the day proceeds.

#MughdhaGodse after casting her Vote #BMCelections pic.twitter.com/BzIONXQxhL

February 21, 2017

@ShraddhaKapoor मतदानाचा हक्क👆#BMCelections pic.twitter.com/GgGOyfWrfS

February 21, 2017

@kunalkohli get 'inked' #BMCelections pic.twitter.com/QIZqUFGjko

February 21, 2017

Ranveer Singh cast his vote for the #BMCelections with his dad !

Be a responsible citizen #VoteKarMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/qPqzl5bUEc

February 21, 2017

Here @RakeyshOmMehra for #BMCelections vote #BMCPolls #VoteKarMaharashtra #RjAlok pic.twitter.com/JM19kPSKgz

February 21, 2017

Raj Thackeray, Sushil Kumar Shinde Cast Their Votes

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray has reached a polling booth accompanied by his mother, wife and renowned singer Padmaja Fenani. MNS won 27 seats in 2012 BMC elections and 7 in 2007 elections.

Raj Thackeray comes walking to cast his vote at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. MNS fighing for relevance. #BMCPolls @pallaviprsd @TheQuint pic.twitter.com/CyA5DeYfQ6

February 21, 2017

Former Union Home Minister and Senior Congress leader, Sushil Kumar Shinde, too, gets inked at Solapur in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra: Senior Congress leader & former Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde casted his vote for civic body polls in Solapur. pic.twitter.com/UiwogYu8hM

February 21, 2017

Shania NC's Name Missing From Voting List

Shania NC, BJP's national spokesperson, social activist and fashion designer is surprised to find her name missing from the voting list after arriving at Napansea Road to cast her vote on a cycle.

Voters Complain About Mismanaged Polling Across Booths

On the day of election the electoral search engine service is not available! #BMCelections pic.twitter.com/NDq5sOb6Cn

February 21, 2017

Within two hours of voting, complaints from voters of juggled and deleted voting lists are starting to crop up. Many are complaining of their names being missing after years of voting, wrong polling stations, no queues for older citizens and no informed volunteers are polling booths.

#BMCPolls2017 #BMCelections @Dev_Fadnavis @SushmaSwaraj I had applied for voter ID in 2009,I dint receive voted ID till today..1/3 pic.twitter.com/QteaWQbVwf

February 21, 2017

Disheartening #BMCelections , after so many elections, there are no voters' friendly processes! we are software giant, huh?

February 21, 2017

Some of my family member name washed out from election voter list despite regularly voting #MumbaiKaiseVoteKare #MumbaiVoteKar #BMCelection

February 21, 2017

After casting my #vote in the same place for 20 years suddenly my name has gone missing from #voters list. #BMCelection #BMCPolls2017

February 21, 2017

Wanted to Vote - But Couldn't: Unorganized .. Wrong Polling Station Addess on My Voters Slip.. Someone elses name on No. 1310 #BMCelection pic.twitter.com/uNWoL7EkDX

February 21, 2017

Pardon my French, but wtf is our machinery doing, voters list is randomly juggled/deleted. Two senior citizens turned away. #BMCelection

February 21, 2017

Meet Krushnakumar Pradhan (83) spreading awareness that there is no queue for senior citizens @dna #GetInkedMumbai #BMCPolls #BMCelection pic.twitter.com/pG7TzUWyq3

February 21, 2017

Incorrect voter lists, no info at polling booths. #BMCelection. Why were stations not equipped with #operationblackdot app

February 21, 2017

Work Likely to Keep Bollywood Stars From Voting This Election

According to sources, as reported by Bollywood Hungama, the following celebrities will not be coming forward to vote for their respective civic bodies today due to outdoor shooting schedules and other prior commitments.

• Aamir Khan: Outdoor
• Hrithik Rohan: Outdoor
• Dia Mirza: Outdoor
• Anupam Kher: Cape Town
• Rishi Kapoor: Hong Kong
• Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi: Jodhpur shooting for Baadshaho
• Saif Ali Khan, Kangna Ranaut: Delhi for Rangoon promotions
• Sanjay Dutt: Bhopal
• Arjun Kapoor: London
• Priyanka Chopra: USA
• Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi: Bangalore

Some stars took to Twitter instead, urging people to vote today.

Point a finger at them only when you get this point on your finger! #Vote to earn the right to question! #VoteKarMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/OH3yvRkxSA

February 20, 2017

Here is our chance to stand by our Maharashtra! Let's vote, let's choose our leaders 😎Flaunt your voting ink! Please RT! #VoteKarMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/7kGsREWIWG

February 21, 2017

Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar, Nitin Gadkari Cast Their Votes

Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1995-1999, casts his vote for BMC election at Ward 198, Balmohan Vidya Mandir, Shivaji Park, Dadar.

Former Maha CM Manohar Joshi votes in Dadar #BMCelection pic.twitter.com/g0ZqiMBO4j

February 21, 2017

President of the Nationalist Congress Party, Sharad Pawar, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, also cast their vote in Mahalakshmi and Nagpur, respectively.

Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai Casts His Vote

Ajoy Mehta, BMC Commissioner, is spotted at Peddar Road's polling booth 214, after casting his vote.

Bollywood Trickles Out to Vote

Early voters amongst celebrities include Paresh Rawal, Renuka Shahane, Rekha, songwriter Gulzaar, Anushka Sharma and director Zoya Akhtar.

A snippet of Gulzaar sahab getting inked:

Gulzar Sahab Voting #BMCelection pic.twitter.com/FZ8JVvZ2yS

February 21, 2017

Actor Rekha casts her vote for civic body polls at a booth in Mumbai's Bandra #BMCelections pic.twitter.com/fuvy2pwMmX

February 21, 2017

Demonetisation Has Nothing to Do With These Polls: Deepak Parekh

HDFC Chairman, Deepak Parekh casts his vote for BMC while dismissing demonetisation as a topic of contention in these elections: “We need to move on.”

BJP National Vice President, Education Minister Cast Their Votes

BJP National Vice President and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe votes in Thane for Thane Municipal corporation.

Education Minister and Borivali (Mumbai) MLA Vinod Tawde is also seen casting his vote.

Actress Anushka Sharma Spotted After Voting

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is spotted by a local Marathi channel soon after she exercised her right to vote for the BMC elections.

अभिनेत्री अनुष्का शर्माने बजावला मतदानाचा हक्क #BMCelection #VoteKarMaharashtra @AnushkaSharma pic.twitter.com/OHg4lH0rO6

February 21, 2017

Voters Across the State Get Inked

From early on in the day, voters of all ages are heading to their near polling booth to vote for their municipal corporations.

Long queues early in the morning for voting in Mumbai. #BMCPolls #BMCelection @TheQuint @pallaviprsd pic.twitter.com/oPzWCY9UMw

February 21, 2017

Mumbai: Senior citizens cast their vote at polling booth number 214(18) at Peddar Road. pic.twitter.com/Id7lRA6mmp

February 21, 2017

Senior citizens are showing more enthusiasm in the morning! Guess youngsters wake up late! :) #BMCelection @pallaviprsd @TheQuint #voting pic.twitter.com/AqP2SamVCu

February 21, 2017

Younger voters are also taking to social media to encourage people to go out and make their vote count.

67, physically challenged, yet 1 of the first ones to cast vote from Worli.
Wts ur excuse?#BMCElection@RedFMIndia @RedFM_Mumbai #kaanphaad pic.twitter.com/lNvEXQeu51

February 21, 2017

Polling is slow why Mumbai is lazy get out of your bed and just do it #VoteKarMaharashtra#BMCelection pic.twitter.com/RoPuy7kgBW

February 21, 2017

Please go vote,Mumbai Make use of this choice that you are given.no matter how much you feel it is inconsequential #voteMumbai #BMCelection pic.twitter.com/iSD56M4jxs

February 21, 2017

#BMCelection #VoteKarMaharashtra #BMC2017 #BMCPolls2017 pic.twitter.com/qWW3Ni2t9a

February 21, 2017

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar Steps Out to Cast Her Vote

Zoya Akhtar is spotted near Mount Mary Steps in Bandra, out to cast her vote for the BMC.

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar reached at Mount Mary, Bandra to vote for BMC Elections. @aajtak @IndiaToday @IndiaTodayFLASH pic.twitter.com/RaiGG4h8os

February 21, 2017

Tina Ambani Casts Her Vote in Colaba

Tina Ambani steps out to cast her vote early in the day in Colaba, to give credit for the “good work done in Mumbai city.”

Congress Woman Nominee Threatened

A woman Congress candidate and her colleagues were allegedly abused and threatened by two persons at their election office in suburban Borivali, police said on Monday. A case was registered against Chetan Parmar and Shivkumar Yadav on the complaint lodged by the Congress nominee Sheetal Mhatre.

According to Mhatre, the incident occurred Sunday night in Ganpat Patil Nagar, when the duo in an inebriated condition also threatened some locals at the office of a political party in the area.

Police have booked the duo under section 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) and 171 (B) of IPC, police said. Further probe is on.

Mumbai: Best part is SEC displaying education, property & criminal record of all candidates outside all polling booths! #BMCPolls @TheQuint pic.twitter.com/tGutv5GTRO

February 21, 2017

The police are keeping a strong vigil to prevent any untoward or unethical incidents today. Late last night, the Kurar police seized two cars with BJP flags on them carrying liquor, with the intent of distributing them ahead of the BMC elections.

Mumbai: Last night, Police seized large amount of liquor hoarded in 2 cars, ahead of today's #BMCelection pic.twitter.com/ecYTnEJXmp

February 21, 2017

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Casts Vote

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat cast his vote for Nagpur Municipal Corporation Elections.

Also Read: Nine Defining Quotes That Sum up BMC Campaigning

Voting Begins at 7:30 am

Voting begins in 10 municipal corporations (including Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik & Nagpur) & 26 ZPs in Maharashtra. #BMCPolls @TheQuint

February 21, 2017

#TopStory-Voting in #CivicBodyPolls to start in multiple cities of Maharashtra at 7.30am. People queue up at a booth on Mumbai's Pedder Road pic.twitter.com/2BsEVjHbnm

February 21, 2017

Polling Begins

The cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) goes to the polls on Tuesday in Maharashtra, along with nine other civic bodies.

A total of 2,275 candidates will be vying for 227 wards in the BMC. The results will be declared on 23 February.

Other than these ten civic bodies, the second phase of polling for 11 Zila Parishads (ZPs) and 118 Panchayat Samitis will also be held.

Elections to #BMC & nine other civic bodies in Maharashtra to be held today. Preparations underway at a booth on Mumbai's Pedder Road. pic.twitter.com/cjQOv9v08i

February 21, 2017

(With PTI, IANS and ANI inputs)

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