Mumbai, infamous for its disinterest for polling, did not turn up to vote in large numbers yet again. While the voter turnout in Mumbai City was at 49.07 per cent, it was 51.92 per cent in Mumbai Suburban.

As Mumbai prepares for voting, the Election Commission has initiated several voter awareness campaigns to combat urban apathy to cast votes. With past turnout rates hovering around 50%, will these efforts be enough to inspire citizens to vote?

Maharashtra is poised for an intense political showdown between the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the Mahayuti Alliance.

Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani show their inked fingers after casting ballot at a polling booth during the Maharashtra state assembly elections, in Mumbai on 20th November, 2024. – KAMLESH PEDNEKAR. Several industry leaders in Mumbai cast their votes as Mumbai City recorded a voter turnout of 49.

A voter turnout of 45.53 per cent was recorded in Maharashtra till 1 pm as polling is underway on all 288 assembly seats in the state. Voting across 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm on Wednesday.