Nagpur Municipal Election 2026 Live: 26.50% Voting Recorded by 1:30 PM, Key Updates

Nagpur: Voting is underway for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, and the city’s political atmosphere has reached a fever pitch. As campaigning ended on Wednesday, high-stakes contests in several wards have made this election especially competitive. All eyes are now on voter turnout and results.

Voter Turnout So Far
By 1:30 PM, voter turnout in Nagpur was recorded at 26.50%, slightly lower than other major cities in Maharashtra:

• Mumbai: 29.96%
• Pune: 27%

Security arrangements across polling stations have been tightened to ensure peaceful voting, with a strong presence of law enforcement personnel. The elections are being closely watched by major political parties, including BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena factions, and NCP. Several prominent leaders, former councillors, and influential political figures are competing, with their political futures now tied to the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). While party supporters are optimistic about their chances, the final picture will emerge only after vote counting.

Notable Voting Highlights

• Nagpur Police Commissioner Votes: Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singhal exercised his franchise earlier today.
• BJP Leaders on Duty: Devendra Fadnavis met BJP workers engaged in election duty after casting his vote.
• Nitin Gadkari Votes: The Union Minister voted in Nagpur and later supervised party arrangements at polling booths.
• CM Voting: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis voted with his family, emphasizing the importance of democratic participation.
• Amruta Fadnavis Appeals to Voters: The CM’s wife urged citizens to vote thoughtfully, prioritizing parties that genuinely work for development.

Election Tensions and Incidents

• CM Devendra Fadnavis condemned an attack on BJP candidate Bhushan Shingne, describing it as an assault on democracy itself. Shingne suffered injuries to his hand, leg, and head. Fadnavis called on citizens to respond through their votes.
• Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray raised concerns over voter list discrepancies, claiming that several names were missing and alleging attempts to tamper with election markings.

Political Stakes
This municipal election is seen as a critical test for all major parties in Nagpur. With prominent candidates facing off in multiple wards, the results are expected to have a significant impact on the city’s political landscape.

As the day progresses, voter turnout and the conduct of elections remain under close observation, with parties and citizens alike awaiting a decisive verdict from Nagpur’s electorate.