Pimpri Chinchwad, 16th January 2026: Vote counting for the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Elections 2026 began at 10 am today, following a peaceful polling process that recorded an average voter turnout of 57.71 percent.
According to PCMC Commissioner and Election Officer Shravan Hardikar, polling for the 2025тАУ26 PCMC general elections concluded smoothly in a calm and orderly atmosphere. Voters from all sections of society, including senior citizens, women, persons with disabilities, and first-time voters, actively participated in what officials described as a festival of democracy.
Polling began at 7.30 am on Thursday and witnessed a steady rise in voter participation throughout the day. By 9.30 am, turnout stood at 6.56 percent, increasing to 16.3 percent by 11.30 am. The figure rose to 28.15 percent by 1.30 pm and crossed 40.5 percent by 3.30 pm. By the close of polling at 5.30 pm, the overall turnout reached 57.71 percent, with a noticeable surge in voter presence during the evening hours.
Ward-wise turnout data revealed variations across the cityтАЩs 32 wards. The highest turnout was recorded in Ward No. 12 at 65.14 percent, followed by Ward No. 2 at 64.91 percent and Ward No. 23 at 63.37 percent. Wards No. 16, 24 and 27 also reported turnout above 61 percent. On the lower end, Ward No. 19 recorded the lowest turnout at 49.22 percent, followed by Ward No. 10 at 49.54 percent and Ward No. 31 at 52 percent.
To ensure transparency and effective monitoring, all polling stations were connected through webcasting as per State Election Commission guidelines. A central control room was set up at the PCMC headquarters in Pimpri, from where Commissioner Shravan Hardikar monitored the entire process. Chief Election Observer Sudhanshu Rai and Election Observer Sarita Narke also visited the control room to review arrangements.
Extensive facilities were provided at polling centres to ensure voter convenience. These included drinking water, lighting, toilets, ramps for persons with disabilities, and wheelchairs. Mobile phones brought by voters were safely deposited at designated counters and returned using token systems. Anganwadi workers, balwadi teachers, and college volunteers were deployed at polling stations to assist voters, while help desks were set up to guide citizens in locating their names on the voter list. Adequate police deployment was maintained at all centres to ensure security.
As part of voter awareness initiatives, selfie points with slogans, messages and creative displays were set up at polling stations. Many voters, particularly youths, were seen clicking selfies after casting their votes.
During the polling day, Commissioner and Election Officer Shravan Hardikar personally inspected several polling stations, including Al Manar Primary and Secondary School, Sai Jeevan Primary School, Master Mind, Global English School, and polling centres in Kudulwadi, Bhosari and Chikhali. He reviewed voting arrangements and assessed the facilities provided to voters on the ground.
Vote counting is currently underway, and results are expected to shape the next civic leadership of Pimpri Chinchwad.
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