Mumbai is set to cast votes on November 20 for Maharashtra Assembly Polls. The state will conduct elections for all 288 seats in a single phase on Wednesday, and the results will be declared on November 23.
मुंबईः महाराष्ट्र में सभी राजनीतिक दलों ने मुख्यमंत्री पद के लिए अपना जोरदार प्रचार अभियान समाप्त कर दिया है। इस बार, महाराष्ट्र के पास मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में चुनने के लिए कई चेहरे हैं, गठबंधन के भीतर महायुति और महा विकास अगाधी (एमवीए) के हितधारक हैं। चेहरा कोई भी हो, मतदाताओं ने बुधवार को मतदान केंद्रों पर आने की तैयारी कर ली है। महाराष्ट्र की किस्मत का फैसला करने के लिए राज्य भर की 288 सीटों के लिए 20 नवंबर को एक चरण में मतदान होगा।
किस समय मतदान शुरू होगा
मतदान बुधवार को सुबह 7 बजे से शुरू होगा और शाम 6 बजे तक चलेगा। जबकि वोट 20 नवंबर को डाले जाएंगे, परिणाम शनिवार, 23 नवंबर को घोषित किया जाएगा।
Mumbai to Observe Dry Days Ahead of Maharashtra Elections: Details and Polling Booth Update
Mumbai, November 18, 2024 — Voters in Mumbai and across Maharashtra should take note that there will be dry days in place during the upcoming elections, with strict restrictions on alcohol sales.
- November 18: Alcohol sales will be prohibited after 6 pm today.
- November 19: In anticipation of voting the following day, there will be a complete ban on the sale of alcohol across the city.
- November 20: A partial dry day will be observed, with liquor sales restricted until 6 pm.
- November 21–22: No restrictions on alcohol sales for the next two days.
- November 23: Alcohol sales will again be restricted until 6 pm, following the election results announcement.
Authorities have warned that anyone found violating the dry day rules will face legal action.
Mumbai Polling Booths: Special Focus on ‘Critical’ Stations
In another crucial development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 76 polling stations out of 10,117 in the city that have consistently reported voter turnout of less than 10%. These stations have been categorized as ‘critical’ and will be closely monitored to ensure voter participation.
BMC Chief Bhushan Gagrani emphasized that additional resources will be deployed to address these ‘critical’ booths, aiming for higher voter engagement on election day.