India, Jan. 13 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has said it is fully prepared to conduct the 2026 civic body elections, with arrangements in place to ensure a smooth and orderly polling process across Mumbai.

According to an official statement, more than one crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise in the elections. Around 1,700 candidates are contesting the polls, with women candidates outnumbering their male counterparts, reflecting a growing participation of women in local governance.

To facilitate the electoral process, the civic body has deployed nearly 13,000 presiding and polling officers across polling stations, supported by an equal number of assistant presiding officers. In addition, about 13,000 security...