Polling officers carry Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from a distribution centre at D'Silva High School in Dadar ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024

Polling officers carry Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from a distribution centre at Ismail Yusuf College Ground in Jogeshwari ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra are being held in five phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20. 13 constituencies, including the six seats in Mumbai, are among the ones that will vote on May 20. The counting of votes will be held on June 4

Security forces have intensified vigil in Mumbai, a day before the metropolitan city is set to go into polls in the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 20)

The city remains under tight security cover as large-scale spot checks are being carried out by stationary and mobile teams

Highways and roads have been barricaded as vehicles are being thoroughly inspected during the election period

All six parliamentary seats in Mumbai will go to the polls in the fifth phase of voting on Monday

This includes Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai South, Kalyan, and Thane

Known for its political diversity and significant electoral influence, Maharashtra plays a crucial role in shaping national politics. The state, with its 48 Lok Sabha seats, is the second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament after Uttar Pradesh