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IN PHOTOS | BMC Election 2026: Raj Thackeray, Nitin Gadkari and other key figures cast their votes

Updated On: 15 January, 2026 12:01 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Raj Thackeray, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Hema Malini, Sachin Tendulkar and other prominent figures and community leaders were seen casting their votes across Mumbai today during the BMC Election 2026, highlighting active citizen participation and democratic engagement in the civic polls on Thursday. (PICS/ X, Rane Ashish, Ashish Raje)

Voting began across Mumbai’s 227 wards on Thursday at 7.30. PIC/ X, Rane Ashish, Ashish Raje

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Voting began across Mumbai’s 227 wards on Thursday at 7.30. PIC/ X, Rane Ashish, Ashish Raje
Ahead of voting in Maharashtra civic polls, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses confidence in the BJP’s victory, urging citizens to vote and promising progress for a cleaner Nagpur. PIC/ X

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Ahead of voting in Maharashtra civic polls, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses confidence in the BJP’s victory, urging citizens to vote and promising progress for a cleaner Nagpur. PIC/ X

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, along with his brother Sunil Raut, is seen at a Mumbai polling station after casting his vote in the BMC elections. PIC/ Ritika Gondhalekar

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, along with his brother Sunil Raut, is seen at a Mumbai polling station after casting his vote in the BMC elections. PIC/ Ritika Gondhalekar

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stands with his family outside the polling station after casting their votes. PIC/ Ritika Gondhalekar

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stands with his family outside the polling station after casting their votes. PIC/ Ritika Gondhalekar

Former Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar casts his vote in the Mumbai civic body polls. PIC/ Rane Ashish

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Former Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar casts his vote in the Mumbai civic body polls. PIC/ Rane Ashish

Union Minister Piyush Goyal casts his vote in Maharashtra local body elections, calling it a “great privilege to participate in this festival of democracy.” PIC/X

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal casts his vote in Maharashtra local body elections, calling it a “great privilege to participate in this festival of democracy.” PIC/X

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique casts his vote in BMC Election, urges Mumbai youth and citizens to vote for a hardworking mayor focused on city development. PIC/ X

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NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique casts his vote in BMC Election, urges Mumbai youth and citizens to vote for a hardworking mayor focused on city development. PIC/ X

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey casts vote in Kandivali, urges citizens to vote for development, highlights booth inconveniences and digital display issues, calling for smoother election processes. PIC/ X

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Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey casts vote in Kandivali, urges citizens to vote for development, highlights booth inconveniences and digital display issues, calling for smoother election processes. PIC/ X

Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini casts her vote in the BMC Election, urging Mumbaikars to vote for progress, clean air, safety, better roads, and responsible leadership. PIC/ X

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Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini casts her vote in the BMC Election, urging Mumbaikars to vote for progress, clean air, safety, better roads, and responsible leadership. PIC/ X

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray and his wife Mitali after casting a vote. PIC/ Ashish Raje

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray and his wife Mitali after casting a vote. PIC/ Ashish Raje

MNS chief Raj Thackeray seen with his family outside Balmohan Vidyamandir after casting his vote in the civic elections. PIC/ Ashish Raje 

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MNS chief Raj Thackeray seen with his family outside Balmohan Vidyamandir after casting his vote in the civic elections. PIC/ Ashish Raje 

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