Colaba's Ward 227 Records Lowest Voter Turnout at 15.73% in South Mumbai Polls

Ward 227, covering Colaba in South Mumbai, recorded the lowest voter turnout at 15.73% by 3:30 pm, significantly below the city's average of 41.08%. This area has historically seen low participation, with previous BMC elections showing turnout between 23.47% and 28.25%. Observations at polling centers revealed contrasting voter presence, with long queues of domestic workers in some booths and sparse turnout in others, including residents from highrises citing ongoing local issues as reasons to vote.