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Civic Elections 2025: Final List of EVMs and Polling Booths Sealed for Upcoming Civic Elections
- by Webdesk
- 09 Sep 2025
Source: The Times Of India
Nashik: State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare has announced that the State Election Commission (SEC) has completed the process of finalising the number of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and polling stations required for the upcoming local body elections across Maharashtra. According to Waghmare, the SEC will need nearly 1.5 lakh Ballot Units (BUs) and over 80,000 Control Units (CUs)—the two components that form an EVM—for the smooth conduct of the polls. In addition, around 80,000 polling stations will be set up throughout the state.
Elaborating further, Waghmare explained that the State Election Commission of Madhya Pradesh has agreed to extend support by providing Maharashtra with about 1 lakh BUs and 25,000 CUs. Moreover, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will supply an additional 25,000 BUs and 15,000 CUs. The remaining requirement of units is already available within the state and will be deployed as needed. Importantly, Waghmare highlighted that the EVM units received from the ECI will be reserved specifically for the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Addressing the issue of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines, Waghmare clarified that while the state Congress has demanded their inclusion in the elections, it will not be possible for the SEC to use them at this stage. However, he assured that every step would be taken to ensure transparency in the polling and counting processes. According to him, the commission is committed to conducting the elections in a manner that is completely open and accountable.
On the matter of voter lists, Waghmare informed that the SEC will adopt the list prepared by the office of the State Chief Electoral Officer as of July 1, 2025. This move is aimed at preventing discrepancies and confusion during the polling process, ensuring that the election is conducted on the basis of an updated and accurate list of eligible voters.
When asked about the announcement of polling dates, Waghmare explained that the SEC is not in a position to declare the schedule yet. He stated that the ward formation process by the civic bodies is still underway and must be completed within the prescribed deadline. Once the ward boundaries are finalised, the next step will involve splitting the electorate ward-wise, based on the voter list. Only after this exercise is completed can the commission announce the official election dates, he said.
The elections will be held in three phases across approximately 685 local bodies in Maharashtra. With this, the SEC’s current focus is heavily centred on logistical planning, resource allocation, and ensuring the availability of all required machines well before the polling dates are declared.
The announcement is expected to accelerate political activity in the state, especially in urban centres like Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Nagpur, where civic elections are likely to have major political consequences. As the BMC elections carry significant weight in Maharashtra’s political landscape, the availability of EVMs and polling centres is being seen as a crucial step toward setting the stage for the contest.
Waghmare also reiterated that while VVPAT machines cannot be used, robust measures will be in place to maintain transparency. These include strict supervision at polling stations, adherence to election protocols during vote counting, and ensuring accountability throughout the electoral process.
Overall, the finalisation of polling stations and EVM requirements marks a critical milestone in preparations for the civic elections. Once the ward formation exercise is concluded and the official election schedule is declared, the state’s political dynamics are expected to intensify, giving a fresh momentum to Maharashtra’s local political battles.
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