Mumbai, Jan. 2 -- In preparation for upcoming civic polls, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is setting up 10,231 polling stations across the city to cater to its 10.3 millions voters. Municipal commissioner and district election officer Bhushan Gagrani said the polling stations were planned after taking into account the ward-wise population, the number of voters, and geographical conditions to ensure easy access for voters. "These arrangements are aimed at ensuring transparency and providing voters with a safe, convenient and hassle-free voting experience," Gagrani said, urging voters to verify their designated polling stations in advance to avoid confusion on polling day. Special arrangements will also be made for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and women, and polling stations will be equipped with basic amenities such as electricity, drinking water, toilets and ramps. To further assist voters, 'Voter Assistance Centres' will be set up near polling stations. In terms of location, 4,386 polling stations will operate from government and semi-government buildings. Of these, 2,387 will be in enclosed premises, 880 in semi-enclosed premises and 1,119 in open spaces. Another 702 polling stations will be set up in cooperative housing societies, while the remaining 5,143 polling stations will function from private buildings....