Mumbai, Dec. 15 -- The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday.

From December 23 to 30 is the period to file nominations, and scrutiny of the nominations will be done on December 31. January 2 is the last date to take back nominations, as the symbols will be distributed on January 3.

The Supreme Court of India had directed the State Election Commission to complete all local body elections by January 31, 2026, as the elections have been due since 2022.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls are expected to witness a direct co...