India, Jan. 14 -- Mumbai will vote on Thursday to elect new members of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). While regular voters already know the process, first-time voters are advised to make a few important preparations before heading to the polling booth. Election officials have also reminded all citizens to be ready in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.

As Maharashtra prepares for this major democratic exercise, the State Election Commission (SEC) and local authorities have urged people to verify their voter details early so they can vote smoothly on polling day.

Election officials have made it clear that only those whose names appear on the final voter list will be allowed to vote. To avoid last-minute trouble, First...