IN PICS| Maharashtra civic polls: Pink booths see strong turnout of women voters

Updated On: 15 January, 2026 06:32 PM IST | Tarun Verma

In the 2026 Maharashtra civic elections, specially designated `pink booths` encouraged women voters (Pics/Special arrangement)  

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In the 2026 Maharashtra civic elections, specially designated `pink booths` encouraged women voters (Pics/Special arrangement)

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The `pink booths` aimed to encourage greater participation of women in the democratic process

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<p class="pf0">Mount Mary High School in Bandra West recorded a strong turnout at the pink booth, with 1,237 women casting their votes</p>
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Mount Mary High School in Bandra West recorded a strong turnout at the pink booth, with 1,237 women casting their votes

<p>KCA St Francis International School in Govandi also saw strong participation, with 1,160 women casting their votes at the women-focused pink booth<br /><!--EndFragment --></p>

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KCA St Francis International School in Govandi also saw strong participation, with 1,160 women casting their votes at the women-focused pink booth

<p><!--StartFragment --><span class="cf0">The polling arrangements at pink booths were running smoothly, with staff assisting women and senior citizens, ensuring safe and orderly voting on Thursday</span><!--EndFragment --></p>

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The polling arrangements at pink booths were running smoothly, with staff assisting women and senior citizens, ensuring safe and orderly voting on Thursday

<p><!--StartFragment --><span class="cf0">The civic elections in Maharashtra, held across 29 municipal corporations including Mumbai, and Thane, are seen as a key exercise for local governance and urban development.</span><!--EndFragment --></p>

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The civic elections in Maharashtra, held across 29 municipal corporations including Mumbai, and Thane, are seen as a key exercise for local governance and urban development.

<p>At Achievers College of Commerce and Management in Kalyan West, voting was managed entirely by women. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer</p>

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At Achievers College of Commerce and Management in Kalyan West, voting was managed entirely by women. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

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The all-women team was seen managing the polling process at the college on Thursday. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

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