India, Aug. 24 -- In a major step toward restarting the municipal electoral process, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's (NMMC) released its draft ward structure on Friday evening, proposing 28 panels and a total of 111 corporators.

The restructuring marks a significant shift from the previous framework used in the 2015 municipal elections, where Navi Mumbai was divided into 111 single-member wards. The panel system, with multiple corporators being elected for a single panel, is being introduced to streamline governance and improve representational equity. It is also expected to reshape campaign strategies, candidate selection, and voter outreach.

A 2022 proposal had recommended expanding to 122 wards grouped into 41 panels, with 40...