The local body elections in the state will be announced soon. The draft ward structure has been announced by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Therefore, it is certain that campaigning will start soon after the Ganesh festival.

The draft ward structure of all the important municipalities in the state, including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Nagpur, has been announced. Citizens will get an opportunity to raise objections and suggestions on this draft structure.

Suggestions and objections are to be filed until September 4. After that, a hearing on the filed objections will be held between September 5 and 12. Following the hearing, the Municipal Commissioner will submit the final ward structure to the Urban Development Department within the next two days, i.e., by September 15.

The draft ward structure of many A, B, and C class municipalities, including Mumbai, has been announced. This includes the municipalities of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nagpur, and Nashik. Draft ward composition is considered the first step in local government elections.

The number of wards in Mumbai has been retained at two hundred and twenty-seven. In Navi Mumbai, 28 wards have been kept for 111 corporators, and in Kalyan-Dombivli, 31 wards have been kept for 122 seats. There are 41 wards in Pune, out of which 40 wards have been declared as four-member wards and one ward has been declared as a five-member ward. 32 wards have been declared in Pimpri-Chinchwad and 31 wards have been declared in Nashik.

The draft ward structure plan for the upcoming municipal elections of Kalyan Dombivali Metropolitan Municipality was announced on Friday, August 22. Elections will be held for 122 wards from 32 panels, including 29 panels of four members and two panels of three members, for the election of 122 members.

The term of the Kalyan Dombivali Metropolitan Municipality ended in 2020, and since elections could not be held due to the pandemic, the municipality has been under administrative rule for the last 5 years.

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This year’s upcoming elections are likely to be held for the first time using a multi-member panel system. Since there is a panel of four wards, candidates from all political parties and independent candidates will have to decide what the ward structure will be and which four wards have been combined to form the panel.

Mumbai

Mumbai is a major financial and entertainment hub on India’s west coast, originally composed of seven islands. Historically, it was a collection of fishing villages before being developed by the British East India Company in the 17th century and later becoming the capital of the Bombay Presidency. The city is known for its iconic Gateway of India, colonial architecture, and as the home of Bollywood.

Pune

Pune is a historic city in Maharashtra, India, with a rich history dating back to the 8th century as a Maratha empire seat. It served as the capital of the Maratha Empire under the Peshwas in the 18th century and later became a major center for education and social reform. Today, it is known as the “Oxford of the East” for its numerous universities and as a hub for IT and automotive industries.

Nashik

Nashik is an ancient city in Maharashtra, India, situated on the banks of the Godavari River. It is one of the four holy cities of the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage and is renowned for its numerous temples, including the Kalaram Temple. The city’s history dates back millennia and is mentioned in several Hindu epics like the Ramayana, where it is described as the place where Lord Rama spent part of his exile.

Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pimpri-Chinchwad is a major industrial and urban hub in the Indian state of Maharashtra, adjacent to the city of Pune. Historically a collection of villages, it grew rapidly in the mid-20th century after the establishment of major manufacturing plants, including a premier automobile factory. It is now a vital part of the Pune Metropolitan Region, known for its engineering and pharmaceutical industries.

Nagpur

Nagpur is a major city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, historically known as the “Orange City” for its large citrus trade. It served as the capital of the Bhonsle Maratha kingdom in the 18th century and was later the capital of the Central Provinces under British rule. Today, it is a key commercial and political center, geographically located at the precise center of India.

Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai) is a planned satellite city of Mumbai, India, established in 1972 to ease population density and support the economic growth of the region. It was systematically developed with modern infrastructure, distinct residential and commercial sectors, and major industrial areas.

Kalyan-Dombivli

Kalyan-Dombivli is a twin city in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India, with a history dating back to the 19th century when Kalyan served as an important trading port. It has since evolved into a major residential and industrial suburb of Mumbai, known for its significant contribution to the region’s manufacturing sector.

Kalyan Dombivali Metropolitan Municipality

Kalyan Dombivali is a major twin-city and a municipal corporation in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. Historically, Kalyan is an ancient port city with a rich past dating back centuries, while Dombivali grew as a prominent railway hub during the British colonial era. Today, it is a densely populated and rapidly developing part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.