Maharashtra
Attention Mumbaikars! Things To Keep In Mind While Casting Your Vote On November 20, 2024

As Maharashtra gets ready for the forthcoming Assembly Elections, it is crucial for us as residents to exercise our right to vote and choose our preferred candidates with care. Even if you have voted before, you still need to follow the rules and safety measures when going to the polling place and voting. When you go to the voting centre on November 20, remember these things when you vote at your designated election centre.
Things To Check
Check Your Name In Voter’s List
First and foremost, you need to check your name in the voter’s list, without which you would not be allowed in the voting centre premises and therefore will not be able to cast your vote.
Where to check voter registration status?
Voting is allowed only for individuals listed in the Voter List (also called electoral roll). Confirm your name on the list by either:
Accessing the website https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/
If you want to contact the Voter Helpline 1950, please remember to include your STD code before dialling.
Send an SMS to 1950 for EPIC, which stands for Electors Photo Identity Card and is commonly referred to as a voter ID card. If your EPIC number is 12345678, text ECI 12345678 to 1950.
Get the Voter Helpline App on Android and the Voter Helpline App on iOS.
Know Your Candidates
To cast your valuable vote, the most important aspect is to know the candidates electing from your constituency. Voters can visit the Candidate Affidavit Portal, download the Voter Helpline App (Android) and Voter Helpline App (iOS) to see the list of candidates, or simply visit the Election Commission of India (ECI) website to search for constituencies and know your candidates.
What Should You Carry With Yourself?
Following is the list of things you must carry while visiting the voting centre to cast your vote:
EPIC (Voter ID card)
Passport
Driving Licence
Service Identity Cards with photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies
Passbooks with photograph issued by the bank or post office
PAN Card
Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR
MNREGA Job Card (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee)
Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour
Pension document with photograph
Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs
Aadhaar Card
How Is Voting Process Carried Out?
The initial polling official will verify your name on the voter list and confirm your ID proof.
The second polling official will mark your finger with ink, provide you with a slip, and ask for your signature on a register (Form 17A).
You must hand over the slip to the third polling official, display your inked finger, and then make your way to the polling booth.
Electronic devices such as cell phones, cameras, and other gadgets are prohibited in polling booths.
How Do You Cast Your Vote?
EVM stands for Electronic Voting Machine, and VVPAT stands for Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), which is machinery inside the polling ballot that helps you cast your vote.
There are several columns on the ballots that help you to recognise candidates, political parties, the serial number given to the candidates, and their image, along with a blue button on the screen.
Cast your vote by pushing the ballot button next to the candidate’s symbol on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM); a beep will confirm your selection.
Verify the ticket visible through the clear window of the VVPAT device. The slip displaying the candidate serial number, name, and symbol will be visible for 7 seconds before being placed in the sealed VVPAT box.
If you are not satisfied with any candidate, you have the option to select NOTA, which stands for None of the Above, located as the final button on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).
To get more details, visit the Voter Guide at ecisveep.nic.in.
Regulations To Be Followed
Any individual not participating in election duties is prohibited from entering a 100-meter perimeter around any polling station from 6 am to 12 am on the day of the election.
No loitering, joining assemblies, or forming groups will be permitted on highways, streets, lanes, or any public place near polling stations.
There will be distinct lines for males and females outside polling places. Voters will be allowed entry one by one according to their place in line, with oversight from the presiding officer.
Voters are prohibited from bringing or using mobile phones, wireless devices, or other electronic gadgets within a 100-meter radius of polling stations, unless authorised election or police personnel.
The rules also forbid the positioning of election campaign items like posters or banners within a 100-meter radius of polling booths.
Using loudspeakers or megaphones in this area is prohibited to uphold the integrity of the voting process and avoid influencing voters inappropriately.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets are prohibited inside the voting centre; if you bring them, you must surrender them.
Maharashtra
IN PICS: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis At ‘Warkari BhaktiYog’ Program On International Yoga Day 2025

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in the ‘Warkari BhaktiYog’ program on the occasion of International Yoga Day, June 21, 2025. The event was held in Pune and witnessed the participation of lakhs of Warkaris.
Dignitaries present at the event included Minister Chandrakant Patil, Minister of State Madhuri Misal, Professor Sadanand More, and several other important leaders. In an X (formerly Twitter) post, CM Fadnavis shared pictures from the yoga session and expressed his thoughts on the confluence of yoga and the Warkari tradition through the ‘Bhakti Yoga’ program.
The ‘Warkari BhaktiYog’ program aimed to promote a balance between the body, mind, and soul. It concluded in Pune with a massive gathering addressed by Chief Minister Fadnavis, who highlighted the spiritual and healing powers of yoga.
The Chief Minister said that yoga is our tradition, culture and a key to a happy life, as well as a method of treatment. It has an extraordinary ability to rejuvenate the body and mind. With this in mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed Yoga Day at the United Nations, with the view that the world should accept this ancient Indian knowledge. This is the only such proposal in the history of the United Nations which was supported and approved by all the countries present. Therefore, we have been celebrating World Yoga Day for the past 11 years.
He further said that yoga is a practice that anyone can do. These asanas are designed according to our body structure and have a therapeutic effect on all the external and internal organs of the body, from nails to hair. That is why yoga is being recognised as a ‘healing power’ at the global level.
Chief Minister Fadnavis, referring to the concept of ‘One Earth, One Health’ given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that the Warkari community upholds this concept through action. It is a matter of fortune for us to get the opportunity to do yoga with the Warkari after the Wari’s stay in Pune. Savitribai Phule Pune University is leading this program, which is a matter of pride.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that today, all the Dindyas are participating in yoga sadhana at their respective stations, and students from 700 colleges have also participated, which is a matter of great satisfaction.
The Chief Minister said that Pune has given a new ‘ring’ to the Wari. He wished that this tradition should continue and that we all remain committed to creating a ‘healthy and prosperous society’.
Maharashtra
Thane Sessions Court Convicts Hawker For Brutal Attack On Civic Officer During 2021 Encroachment Drive

Thane: The Thane Sessions Court has convicted a hawker for attempting to murder a senior civic officer and against her security personnel during an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in 2021.
The accused, Amarjitsingh Shivshankar Yadav, alias Amarjit Yadav, was found guilty under several sections of the Indian Penal Code — including Section 307 (attempt to murder), Section 353 (assault on a public servant), Section 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant), Section 333 (causing grievous hurt to deter public servant), and provisions under the Maharashtra Police Act.
About The Incident
The incident took place on August 30, 2021, at the Kasarvadavali junction during a routine anti-hawker and encroachment drive. Kalpita Pimple, Assistant Municipal Commissioner of the TMC’s Majiwada-Manpada ward, was overseeing the operation when Yadav, a hawker at the site, suddenly launched a violent assault on her.
In the unprovoked attack, Pimple suffered severe injuries — including the loss of three fingers and a head injury. A security guard accompanying her also suffered injuries while trying to shield her from the assault.
After a detailed trial, the court held Yadav guilty on all counts, reaffirming the severity of the offence and the need to protect public servants carrying out their lawful duties.
The public prosecutor Shishir Hirey said, “There were two victims in the case, in which Pimple lost three fingers while her security personnel suffered injuries in while trying to prevent the attack.”
Maharashtra
Kharghar Residents Stage Peaceful Protest Demanding Liquor Ban In Locality

Navi Mumbai: In a show of unity and resolve, residents of Kharghar gathered today at Shah Arcade, Sector 6, to participate in a sit-in protest demanding a complete ban on liquor outlets in the area.
Organised under the banner of the Liquor-Free Kharghar movement, the protest began at 11:00 AM and witnessed the participation of local citizens, social activists, and community leaders who voiced their concern over the increasing number of liquor shops and their adverse impact on the peace and safety of the neighborhood.
Protesters emphasised that making Kharghar a liquor-free zone is essential to safeguarding the area’s future and ensuring a safe, healthy environment for families and youth.
“Every responsible citizen must stand united to protect Kharghar from the ill effects of alcohol. This movement is not just for today but for the generations to come,” said one of the organizers during the protest.
The peaceful demonstration reflected the community’s collective demand for the authorities to take immediate action and revoke licenses of existing liquor shops to maintain the area’s sanctity and security.
Organisers have urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting similar initiatives until their demands are met.
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