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BMC elections 2026: Heavy security in Mumbai as 28,000 cops deployed

BMC elections 2026: Heavy security in Mumbai as 28,000 cops deployed

Long queues were seen at various polling booths, as the voting commenced at 7.30 am for the 227-ward Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

15 January,2026 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Traffic Police announce temporary road closures in Kandivali, Malad

Mumbai Traffic Police announce temporary road closures in Kandivali, Malad

The restrictions, aimed at facilitating the distribution and collection of electronic voting machines (EVMs) as well as counting, will be in effect from the early morning of Wednesday, January 14, until the midnight on Friday, January 16

12 January,2026 11:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Andheri’s Veera Desai Road to be closed for regular vehicles from Jan 14 to 16

Andheri’s Veera Desai Road to be closed for regular vehicles from Jan 14 to 16

The restrictions will be in force from 7 am on January 14, 2026, till 10 pm on January 16. The diversions have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the election process and maintain public safety

09 January,2026 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC polls: Mumbai Police to impose traffic restrictions, check alternate routes

BMC polls: Mumbai Police to impose traffic restrictions, check alternate routes

The police said that for smooth conduct of elections, Veera Desai Road from J.P. Road Junction to Mogra Nala in Andheri will be closed to vehicles not engaged in election work from January 14, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 10 pm

09 January,2026 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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