Nagpur, Jan. 15 -- Voting began on Thursday for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, marking a crucial step in restoring elected civic governance in the city after a prolonged administrative phase.

Polling started in the morning amid tight security arrangements, with voters lining up at polling stations across Nagpur to elect their representatives to the civic body.

Election officials said all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process, including the deployment of adequate staff and security personnel.

The civic polls are being closely watched as they are expected to shape the city's development agenda, including issues related to infrastructure, public services, sanitation and urban planni...