Maharashtra Gears Up for December Municipal Council Elections

Maharashtra prepares for local body elections on December 2, with 51,072 nominations filed for seats across municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Over a million voters will cast their votes for 6,859 seats and 288 president posts. The deadline to withdraw nominations is November 21, and results will be declared on December 3.

Maharashtra is set for its municipal council and nagar panchayat elections on December 2, with 51,072 candidates showing interest by filing nominations. These local body elections will see a competition for 6,859 seats and 288 president positions, with a voter pool of over 1.07 crore individuals.

The nomination process has been rigorous, ending on November 17, with scrutiny completed by the 18th. Aspirants have until November 21 to withdraw their nominations. This election spans several divisions; Amravati alone recorded 8,492 nominations for members and 693 for president posts.

The election results, eagerly anticipated, are scheduled to be announced on December 3. These elections, crucial for local governance, epitomize the democratic process at the grassroots level.

(With inputs from agencies.)