Mumbai Civic Polls: 69.8% Voter Turnout Till 9:30 AM
Mumbai's civic body elections saw a 69.8% voter turnout by 9:30 AM today. Voters across the city participated actively in the crucial local polls.
Mumbai's civic body elections saw a 69.8% voter turnout by 9:30 AM today. Voters across the city participated actively in the crucial local polls.
Voting underway for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including BMC. Mumbai declares public holiday. BJP and Shiv Sena compete in key contests.
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