Maharashtra's Local Body Election Enters Final Phase with 23 Councils Voting Today
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The final round of Maharashtra's local body election is underway, with 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats voting today. This phase marks the culmination of the ongoing local body elections in the state. According to the State Election Commission (SEC), elections are also being held for 143 vacant member posts in various other councils and nagar panchayats. The counting of votes for all these elections will take place on December 21. Polling for 263 of these local bodies was held on December 2, while voting in the remaining councils and nagar panchayats is being conducted today. The election covers the election of presidents and members in 24 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, along with elections to 154 seats in 76 local bodies. High security measures have been put in place to ensure peaceful polling and counting. Maharashtra state election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare has directed district administrations and police authorities to take strict preventive measures to maintain law and order. Waghmare reviewed preparedness through video conferences with district collectors, police commissioners, superintendents of police, and election officers over the last two days. The SEC has warned that any untoward incident will invite immediate and strict action. Authorities have also been asked to promptly inform the media, voters, candidates, and political parties about the action taken to prevent misinformation or any wrong public perception. IG Sharma has emphasized the need for timely communication of police action to the public.
