The civic elections for 29 municipal bodies including the high-stake Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), and other corporations are just around the corner. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Buses queue on Sion-Panvel Highway to transport EVMs from strong room to election officials a day before the voting day. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

The civic polls will decide the fate of hundreds of municipal councillors who are in fray for the January 15 polls. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Voters are advised to verify their registration status well in advance of polling day. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Election officials transport EVMs from the strong room to their respective polling locations. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Meanwhile, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are preparing for nearly 72 hours of continuous work from Wednesday morning to Friday night. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Mock polling will be conducted on Thursday morning between 5.30 am and 7.30 am. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Voting will be held on Thursday, January 15, from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm. However, voters who enter polling stations before 5.30 pm will be allowed to cast their votes, and polling may continue till 8 pm if required. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Counting of votes is expected to begin at around 10 am on Friday. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Voting centre set up at Dr Anthonia D’Silva School for Mumbai civic polls. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

Meanwhile, the civic vigilance department has been placed on high alert to ensure strict compliance with the silence period by all political parties. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

Officials were instructed to ensure that all necessary facilities are in place for voters on polling day. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE