Nagpur Voters Face Phone Dilemma at Polling Booths
Nagpur voters encountered a practical problem during elections as digital tools guided them to booths but the phone ban left them without secure storage options, highlighting coordination gaps.
Nagpur voters encountered a practical problem during elections as digital tools guided them to booths but the phone ban left them without secure storage options, highlighting coordination gaps.
Voters in Nashik praised the all-women-operated Pink Booths for their efficient, glitch-free process and celebratory atmosphere during recent elections.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting with over 28,000 police deployed. Minor verbal clashes occurred at some booths, but officials confirm overall calm.
Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026 witnessed largely peaceful voting across Mumbai with minor clashes reported at some polling booths. Police deployed over 28,000 personnel to ensure security.
Mumbai witnessed largely peaceful municipal corporation elections with over 28,000 police personnel deployed. Minor verbal altercations occurred at some polling booths between party workers.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting on Thursday, with police deploying over 28,000 personnel. Minor verbal clashes occurred at some booths.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting with minor clashes between party workers. Over 28,000 police personnel ensured security across polling stations.
Election officials in Nashik's polling booths mistakenly applied indelible ink on voters' right hands instead of the left, causing confusion and frustration among residents during the voting process.
City police confiscated over 200 mobile phones used inside polling booths during elections. Booth level officers reported violations of strict phone ban rules.
Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections recorded 58% voter turnout, lower than 2017. EVM malfunctions and booth location problems caused delays, but officials ensured smooth voting process.
Actor Saumya Tandon encountered confusion while trying to vote in Maharashtra's municipal elections. Her name was missing from voter lists at multiple booths.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has finalized all administrative preparations for Thursday's elections, with polling materials distributed and security measures in place across 1,563 stations.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation establishes pink booths managed exclusively by women and model booths with improved facilities across all 10 zones for Thursday's civic elections.
Authorities have identified 91 sensitive polling booths in Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation, installing CCTV cameras for extra vigilance. Voting covers 78 seats with 2,900 staff.
Nashik Municipal Corporation introduces online portal and mobile app for voters to verify names and polling booth details ahead of January 15 civic elections.
Odisha increases polling booths from 36,000 to 43,000 to keep voter count under 1,200 per booth ahead of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Mumbai sets up 705 polling stations in housing societies for BMC elections to boost voter turnout. SEC caps voters at 800 per booth to ensure convenience and integrity. Read more.
Shiv Sena-NCP alliance in Nashik pledges Metro project, cleanest city tag, and sustainable development in their civic poll manifesto. Read their full plan for Nashik's future.
Shiv Sena (UBT) & MNS launch 'Shabda Thackerayncha' manifesto for Nashik polls, pledging 10-year road guarantee, Godavari revival & citizen budget. Read their development plan.
A 20-year-old was injured in a leopard attack near Nashik's Lahavit village. Separately, a young female leopard was fatally struck by a train near Deolali. Forest officials are investigating.
BJP extends support to three independent candidates in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections after chaos in form distribution. Voters face confusion over party symbols.
Residents of Sayane and nearby villages in Nashik forced authorities to relocate polling booths, preventing a 6km travel to vote. The Malegaon corporation rectified the issue after public agitation. Read how democracy prevailed.
Nature lovers in Nashik stopped the municipal corporation from cutting trees in Tidke Colony, alleging violation of an NGT order. This marks the second major conflict over green cover loss for Kumbh projects.
Kolkata residents in 69 high-rises debate Election Commission's polling booth plan. While convenient for elderly, many fear vote secrecy breach and political targeting. Details inside.
West Bengal CEO forwards list of 69 high-rises for polling stations. 10 in Kolkata, 47 in KMA. EC uses constitutional power to requisition properties after consent withdrawals.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
Former NCP MP Sameer Bhujbal asserts the Shiv Sena-NCP alliance is gaining ground in Nashik due to public frustration over poor infrastructure and water supply. He cites a lack of major projects under the administrator's rule.
Nashik Municipal Corporation completes Rs 6 crore renovation of key offices, including the mayor's office and official residence, ahead of the January 15 civic polls. Get the latest updates on Nashik election preparations.
Maharashtra civic bodies to set up polling booths inside housing societies for upcoming elections. Pune leads with 258 booths, Mumbai with 850. Initiative aims to tackle urban voter apathy.
Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant commits to protecting Nashik's Tapovan greenery, denies any proposal for an industrial expo centre there. Read his full statement and the controversy over 1,700 trees.