The BRICS TimesThe election dates for 246 Municipal Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats across Maharashtra have been officially declared. Here is the complete timeline for voting and results.
Key Dates for Maharashtra’s Local Body Elections
The voting dates for 246 Municipal Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats in the state are now public. Polling is set to take place on December 2. The results will be announced just one day later, on December 3. The model code of conduct immediately became effective today, November 4.
Elections for Expiring Terms
The terms for several local bodies have concluded. These include 29 Municipal Corporations, 32 Zilla Parishads, 42 Nagar Panchayats, 336 Panchayat Samitis, and 246 Municipal Councils. Elections will be held to fill these seats. The Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections are scheduled for the initial phase.
Maharashtra Local Body Elections Timetable
- Nomination Paper Submission: November 10
- Final Deadline: November 17
- Scrutiny of Applications: November 18
- Withdrawal of Candidacy: November 21
- Allotment of Election Symbol: November 26
- Voting Day: December 2
- Result Declaration: December 3
Total Voter Count in Maharashtra
The final electoral roll was released on October 31 for the elections. The state will see a total of 1,07,03,576 voters participate. This includes 53,22,870 female voters. A total of 13,000 Control Units have been set up across the state for this massive election.
Focus on ‘Pink’ Polling Centers
The Election Commission has launched 32 different campaigns. This is intended to boost voter turnout significantly. Priority voting will be given to specific groups. These groups include differently-abled voters, senior citizens, and women with infants. Furthermore, some polling stations will be designated as ‘Pink Voting Centres’. All officials at these specific centers will be women.
Region-wise Council Election Breakdown
- Konkan: 17
- Nashik: 49
- Pune: 60
- Sambhajinagar: 52
- Amravati: 45
- Nagpur: 55
Increase in Candidate Expenditure Limit
The expenditure limit for candidates contesting this year has been increased. This applies to both Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections. Class ‘A’ Municipal Council candidates can now spend up to ₹15 lakh. Class ‘C’ Municipal Councils have a spending cap of ₹7 lakh.
New App for Voter Convenience
A new mobile application has been created for voters. The aim is to ensure greater convenience. The commission is also taking precautions regarding duplicate voting. Potential duplicate voters will be marked with a double star (**) symbol. Voters marked with the double star must sign a declaration. This is to ensure they will not cast a second vote elsewhere.
