The counting of votes for the state Assembly election will begin at 8 am on Saturday. Approximately 2,700 staff members will oversee the process across the 36 constituencies in Mumbai. A BMC official said, vote counting will take place in each constituency. “All EVM and VVPAT machines have been securely stored in the 36 strong rooms, one for each constituency, under constant CCTV surveillance. 

Around 10,000 police personnel are deployed to guard these rooms. Additionally, the Mumbai Police, Central Reserve Police Force, Central Armed Police Force, and State Reserve Police Force have been assigned to ensure the security of these facilities,” said the BMC official.