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On December 2nd, 2025, elections are being held for 264 Nagar Palikas (Municipal Councils) and Nagar Panchayats (Town Councils) in Maharashtra, India. The voting follows controversies surrounding voter list irregularities and last-minute postponements in some areas. Voting will take place from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with counting scheduled for the following day. The election involves positions for both council presidents and members. The election commission is taking measures to prevent double voting by marking potential duplicate names with a double star in the voter list. The Bombay High Court is hearing a petition regarding the election schedule, with a decision expected soon regarding whether all results can be declared on December 21st. Facilities are in place at polling booths for disabled and senior citizens. Voters can search for their names on the provided website, and mobile phones are prohibited inside polling booths.
News Article:
Maharashtra Votes in Nagar Palika, Nagar Panchayat Elections Amidst Controversy
Mumbai, December 2, 2025: Maharashtra is witnessing elections today for 264 Nagar Palikas and Nagar Panchayats across the state. Voting began at 7:30 AM and will continue until 5:30 PM. The election is being conducted after a gap of 8-10 years. Counting of votes is scheduled for Wednesday.
The election has been marred by controversy, with irregularities in voter lists and last-minute postponements in some areas. The State Election Commission is trying to prevent double voting by marking potentially duplicate names in the voter lists with a double star (**). This measure requires voters with the marked names to declare where they will be casting their vote.
Over 62,000 election officials and staff have been deployed to manage the 12,316 polling stations, where police security has also been heightened. The elections will decide the fate of candidates vying for 264 president positions and 6,042 member positions.
The Bombay High Court is currently hearing a petition regarding the election schedule and is expected to rule on whether results for all areas can be declared on December 21st. The Election Commission had previously scheduled the result for December 3rd but released a revised order on November 29th.
Polling stations are equipped with facilities for disabled and senior citizens, including ramps and wheelchairs. Voters can search for their names and polling locations on the website: https://mahasecvoterlist.in. Mobile phones are prohibited inside polling booths, but designated areas for phone storage are available outside the polling area.
With multi-member wards in place, voters may cast multiple votes (3-4), based on the number of positions being contested in their ward.
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