India, Aug. 23 -- In a key step towards the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the civic body has released the draft ward formation plan for public scrutiny. The document, along with details of designated offices where feedback can be submitted, is now available at all ward offices across the city.

The draft notification, issued under Sections 5 and 19 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act (Bombay Act III of 1888), sets out the number and boundaries of municipal wards. The total remains fixed at 227 wards, matching the number of councillors to be elected in the 2025 polls.

Officials said the process is aimed at ensuring transparency and giving citizens a direct say in how electoral boundaries are drawn - a fa...