India, Feb. 17 -- For the first time in its 104-year history, Mumbai is witnessing an intense election campaign for the Brihanmumbai Police Karmachari Pagardar Sahakari Patsanstha Limited-a cooperative credit society catering to the city's police force. With over 39,000 members and a business turnover exceeding Rs.4,300 crore, the elections for 13 director posts have turned into a high-stakes battle, featuring organised canvassing, social media outreach, and door-to-door visits.

The last elections were held in 2016, and the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the process. Now, after a nine-year hiatus, the elections are finally set to take place on February 17.

Established on August 3, 1920, in the British-era, the credit society was form...