Mumbai and Navi Mumbai 2026 Elections Marked by Low Early Turnout, Accessibility Efforts, and Polling Challenges

The 2026 Mumbai BMC and Navi Mumbai elections saw active participation from senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities, with special arrangements made at polling booths to facilitate voting. However, overall voter turnout was low in early hours, prompting criticism from public figures like Vishal Dadlani. Confusion over mobile phone rules and voter list discrepancies, including issues faced by MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, caused frustration. Additionally, tensions arose in Navi Mumbai over alleged code violations and voting disruptions, though authorities managed to restore order.