The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is preparing for its general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. To ensure a smooth and transparent process, the TMC organized training sessions for polling staff on December 27, 2025, focusing on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and voting procedures. Further training is scheduled for December 28 and 29. Polling officers received detailed instructions on station setup, voting secrecy, and material collection, with necessary materials to be distributed on January 14, 2026.