The restrictions, aimed at facilitating the distribution and collection of electronic voting machines (EVMs) as well as counting, will be in effect from the early morning of Wednesday, January 14, until the midnight on Friday, January 16
In a bid to ensure that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election takes place smoothly, the Mumbai Traffic Police (Western Suburbs Division) has issued a temporary notification imposing road closures in parts of Kandivali and Malad.
The restrictions, aimed at facilitating the distribution and collection of electronic voting machines (EVMs) as well as counting, will be in effect from the early morning of Wednesday, January 14, until the midnight on Friday, January 16.
According to the notification signed by deputy commissioner of police (traffic), western suburbs, Ajit Borhade, the measures are precautionary to regulate traffic in the affected areas and prevent disruptions during election-related activities. EVMs will be distributed from Bajaj School on Bajaj Road in Kandivali West for polling stations in R-South wards 19 to 31, and from Township Municipal School on Marve Road in Malvani, Malad West, for P-North wards 32 to 35 and 46 to 49. Post-polling, the EVMs will be securely deposited at a strong room set up at Malvani Township CBSE School, opposite Asmita Jyoti Society in Malad West, where vote counting is scheduled for January 16.
This notification comes amid heightened preparations for the BMC polls, with authorities emphasising public safety and seamless traffic flow in the bustling western suburbs. Residents of Kandivali and Malad have been are urged to plan their commutes accordingly during the three-day period.
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