Maharashtra
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 : Polling Booths Increased To 10,111 In Mumbai As Voter Capacity Reduced To 1,250

The number of polling stations designated in the Greater Mumbai area is now 10 thousand 111
An increase of 218 polling stations compared to Lok Sabha General Election-2024
Now average up to 1200 voters per center
In view of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections-2024, as per the instructions given by the Hon’ble Election Commission of India from time to time, polling stations in the Greater Mumbai area (Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban Districts) have been streamlined with a view to enable voters to vote easily. Due to this streamlining program, the number of polling stations in Greater Mumbai area has increased to 10 thousand 111. Compared to Lok Sabha General Election-2024, the number of polling stations has increased by 218. In this, the average number of voters per polling station will now be 1200 from the earlier average of 1500, thus the number of polling stations has increased and as a result will help increase the volume and speed of voting.
As per the instructions of Hon’ble Election Commission of India and State Election Commission, District Election Officer and Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Shri. Under the guidance of Bhushan Gagrani, preparations are being made in a planned manner by the administration in the background of the upcoming assembly elections. The polling stations have been streamlined on this line.
The number of polling stations has been fixed keeping in mind that the average number of voters will be up to 1200 per polling station while streamlining the polling stations in Greater Mumbai area. So, the polling stations in the same location with more polling stations have been decentralised. Therefore, the number of polling booths has increased in some parts of Greater Mumbai as compared to Lok Sabha General Election-2024.
In line with this, a meeting was held yesterday evening (dated September 19, 2024) at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Headquarters with the representatives of political parties to inform about the regularization of polling stations in various constituencies in Brihanmumbai. District Election Officer and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to provide information about polling station reorganization and to create awareness among the voters. Commissioner Mr. Under the guidance of Bhushan Gagrani, Additional District Election Officer and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. (Mrs.) Ashwini Joshi held a meeting with the representatives of various political parties and gave detailed information about it.Additional District Election Officer and Mumbai City Collector Shri. Sanjay Yadav, Special Duty Officer (Election) Shri. Vijay Balamwar, concerned officials and representatives of various political parties attended the meeting.
At the time of Lok Sabha General Election – 2024, there were a total of 2 thousand 509 polling stations in Mumbai city district. So, in Mumbai suburb district this number was 7 thousand 384. Due to the streamlining programme, the number of polling stations has increased to 2 thousand 537 and 7 thousand 574 respectively i.e. 10 thousand 111 in the entire Greater Mumbai area (Mumbai city and Mumbai suburb districts).
Crime
Maharashtra, Mysuru Police Bust MDMA Factory On Ring Road; ₹100 Crore Drugs Seized, Four Held

Bengaluru: In a joint operation, the Maharashtra police and Mysuru police have raided a narcotics manufacturing factory on the outer ring road of Mysuiru and seized 13 kg of MDMA and 37 kg of liquid being used to manufacture MDMA, all worth over Rs 100 crore in the international market.
Interestingly, the narcotics manufactured here were being supplied to Maharashtra and the raiding police squad have arrested four persons in this connection. The Mysuru city Commissioner has suspended the Narasimharaja police station inspector Lakshmikanth Talawar for dereliction of duty, under whose jurisdiction the factory comes.
Recently, a drug peddler who was arrested by the Maharashtra police had confessed that he was procuring drugs from Mysuru. He had told the police that a large quantity of the MDMA was stored in Mysuru either in the form of powder or pills and was being supplied to Maharashtra.
Based on the information, the Maharashtra police approached the Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, who organised the raid. In the early hours on Sunday, the police team raided an old garage near Belavattha in the outer ring road. Among the four arrested, two are from Mysuru and the other two are outsiders. The police have refused to divulge any details of the arrested, as it would hamper the future investigations.
Reacting to the drug factory in Mysuru, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar said that it was a disturbing development, as Mysuru was a quiet place without much such activities.
“Now we have unearthed the factory, we are taking strict action against such activities. Even our police are investigating various angles of the incident,” he added.
Maharashtra
‘Don’t View It Politically’: Says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis On Raj-Uddhav Birthday Meet At Matoshree

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged people not to interpret the recent meeting between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray through a political lens.
Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said, “Raj Thackeray went to wish Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday. It’s a matter of happiness. Why should we view it politically? We also extend our best wishes to Uddhav ji.”
The chief minister’s clarification came in response to the buzz surrounding Raj Thackeray’s visit to Matoshree, Uddhav Thackeray’s residence, which took place on the latter’s 65th birthday.
What’s in the Heart of Maharashtra Will Be Seen Again: Fadnavis
Commenting on the upcoming local body elections, Fadnavis added, “You saw what’s in the heart of Maharashtra during the Assembly elections. You will see it again in the upcoming local polls. Just because something is in the mind of a leader of a particular party doesn’t mean it reflects the sentiments of all of Maharashtra.”
His statement was seen as a subtle response to growing speculations around the potential political implications of the Thackeray brothers’ renewed rapport.
Birthday Bonding: Raj Thackeray Visits Matoshree
On Sunday, visuals of Raj Thackeray visiting Matoshree surfaced on social media, with Shiv Sena (UBT) sharing the moment on X. “Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Rajsaheb Thackeray extended birthday greetings to party chief Uddhavsaheb Thackeray,” the party posted.
This meeting came just weeks after the Thackeray brothers shared a stage at a joint rally on July 5, where they voiced strong opposition against the alleged Hindi imposition in Maharashtra.
INDIA Bloc Leaders Shower Birthday Wishes on Uddhav
Several leaders from the INDIA alliance also extended birthday greetings to Uddhav Thackeray. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, “Heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji. May you stay healthy, live long, and together we will fight for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also praised Uddhav’s linguistic stance, saying, “Your bold resistance to #HindiImposition and your firm stand to uphold Maharashtra’s identity have united the Marathi people… Wishing you strength as you continue to defend federalism and linguistic dignity.”
‘Lighthouse in Every Storm’: Sanjay Raut’s Tribute
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut added a poetic touch to the occasion, posting, “Shiv Sena chief, my friend Uddhav Thackeray, who stands firm like a lighthouse in every storm, heartfelt birthday wishes to you! Jai Maharashtra!”
Maharashtra
Mumbai: MHADA To Hand Over First Redeveloped Worli BDD Chawl Flats On Independence Day, Says Report

Mumbai: After nearly a decade since the Maharashtra government entrusted the redevelopment of the historic Bombay Development Department (BDD) chawls to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), the first set of redeveloped homes is finally ready for handover in Worli, likely on Independence Day.
Built between 1920 and 1925, the BDD chawls were among the city’s earliest affordable housing units, constructed to accommodate mill, dock, and railway workers. The redevelopment project began in earnest in 2016 and in 2021, MHADA initiated work on 14 buildings in Worli.
2 Towers Ready For Possession
Now, two of those towers, each 40 storeys tall, are ready for possession, pending a final date from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. By this Independence Day, 556 flats in Worli are expected to be allocated to residents,
Originally scheduled for handover on Gudi Padwa (March 30), the ceremony was delayed due to construction-related issues. This year, MHADA expects to complete a total of 3,989 flats: 2,246 in Worli, 1,401 in Naigaon and 342 at N M Joshi Road.
What Will BDD Residents Get After Redevelopment?
The shift marks a massive improvement in living standards for residents, who will move from 160 sq. ft. units to spacious 500 sq. ft. homes. Each new flat includes a living room, master bedroom with attached bath, a second bedroom, a separate bathroom, dining space and a utility area.
MHADA is also providing community facilities including a clubhouse, school, hospital, playground, library, welfare centre, dispensary, society office, and community hall. According to the report, Kiran Mane, General Secretary of the Akhil BDD Chawl Bhadekaru Hakk Sarankshan Samiti, confirmed that residents will receive individual parking spaces and that maintenance will be covered for 12 years through a dedicated fund.
Systematic Plan For Mass Redevelopment
The Rs 16,000 crore project covers 121 chawls in Worli, 42 in Naigaon, 32 in NM Joshi Marg and 12 in Sewri. Through redevelopment, MHADA plans to use 68 per cent of the land to rehouse original tenants, while the remainder will be sold to private developers to recover costs.
In future phases, MHADA will rehouse 5,198 families in Worli alone and develop a 1.8 lakh sq. metre commercial complex. Additionally, housing through lotteries will be offered to 1,860 middle-income and 1,036 high-income families.
Work continues at other sites, with Naigaon units expected by March 2026 and N M Joshi Road housing 1,260 families by April 2026. Redevelopment in Sewri will follow post the land transfer from the central government.
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