Connect with us
Saturday,12-April-2025
Breaking News

Maharashtra

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

Published

on

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).

Maharashtra

Seven Police Stations of Mumbai Police Zone 12 Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Excellence in Service Standards

Published

on

Mumbai, April 12: In a proud moment for Mumbai Police, all seven police stations under Zone 12 have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate, recognizing their commitment to exceptional service standards and efficient work processes.

The police stations that received the certification include Vanrai, Aarey, Dindoshi, Kurar, Samata Nagar, Kasturba Marg, and Dahisar. These stations successfully passed all three stages of inspection, meeting the rigorous criteria required for the certification.

This achievement highlights the proactive efforts of Mumbai Police Zone 12 in enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric policing. The ISO 9001:2015 certification signifies international standards of quality management and is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the officers and staff.

The commendable accomplishment was made possible under the strategic leadership of Mumbai Commissioner of Police Vivek Phansalkar, Special CP Devendra Bharti, ACP Satya Narayan Chaudhary, Additional CP Abhishek Trimukhe, and DCP (Zone 12) Smita Patil.

Speaking on the achievement, officials emphasized that this milestone reflects the force’s ongoing mission to modernize its approach, embrace best practices, and ensure public trust through consistent service delivery.

This recognition is expected to further inspire other police zones to adopt similar quality initiatives, reinforcing Mumbai Police’s commitment to excellence and public satisfaction.

Continue Reading

Maharashtra

Chembur shootout case solved, two arrested

Published

on

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has solved the Chembur shootout case. The zonal team of Mumbai Police has arrested a shooter from Dharavi, who has been identified as 20-year-old Afsar Khan. The Crime Branch has arrested the second accused in this case from Mira Road. He is a resident of Santa Cruz. He has been identified as Firoz Khan.

The shooter arrested by Mumbai Police had shot at Sadruddin alias Sadru. DCP Nunath Dhole has confirmed this. This shooter had a property dispute with Sadru. Along with him, Firoz of Mira Road had conspired to kill Sadru and he was riding a Pulsar motorcycle. The case has been solved in a joint operation by the Crime Branch and Mumbai Police.

Crime Branch DCP Datta Nalawade has confirmed this. Several teams were formed to solve the case. Finally the police have solved the mystery. The accused attacked Sadru due to property and personal issues and the murder of Sadru was planned, according to Mumbai Crime Branch sources.

Continue Reading

Maharashtra

Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) provided assistance to the heirs of Mohammad Irfan Ansari, martyred in Nagpur violence

Published

on

Nagpur, April 11: Violence broke out between two communities in Nagpur last month over the demand to remove the tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir, in which people of the majority community attacked Muslims and damaged their property.

It is worth noting that on March 17, communal tension erupted after a holy shawl containing verses from the Quran was burnt during a protest by Hindutva organizations in Nagpur city and minor clashes also took place between the two communities. Mohammad Irfan Ansari was seriously injured in this incident and died during treatment.

Late Mohammad Irfan Ansari belonged to the working class and was the sole breadwinner in his family. He is survived by a 16-year-old student and his wife.

The late father had a heartfelt desire that his daughter should progress in the field of education and become a successful doctor, but this dream could not be realized in life.

Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) presented a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to the student to continue her education.

On this occasion, Mufti Muhammad Sabir Shashat (President of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Haji Ijaz Patel (Vice President of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Atiq Qureshi (General Secretary of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Sharif Ansari (Treasurer of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Bari Patel, Majid Bhai, Haji Safiur Rahman, Muhammad Ashfaq Baba, Salman Tajamul Hussain Khan, Athar Parvez, Javed Aqeel, Mufti Fadil, Muhammad Abid, Shoaib Muhammad, Arshad Kamal, Dr. Shakeel Rahmani, Haji Imtiaz Ahmed, Fayyaz Akhtar and other members of Jamiat Ulema were present in large numbers.

Continue Reading

Trending