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IN PHOTOS | Maharashtra civic polls 2026: Pink booths see strong turnout of women voters

Updated On: 15 January, 2026 06:32 PM IST | Tarun Verma

In the 2026 Maharashtra civic elections, specially designated 'pink booths' encouraged women voters (Pics/Special arrangement)  

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The pink booths, also called Sakhi polling centres, are entirely managed by women, including presiding officers, polling officers, and security staff. Pics/Special arrangement

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The pink booths, also called Sakhi polling centres, are entirely managed by women, including presiding officers, polling officers, and security staff. Pics/Special arrangement
The 'pink booths' aimed to encourage greater participation of women in the democratic process

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The 'pink booths' aimed to encourage greater participation of women in the democratic process

Mount Mary High School in Bandra West recorded a strong turnout at the pink booth, with 1,237 women casting their votes

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Mount Mary High School in Bandra West recorded a strong turnout at the pink booth, with 1,237 women casting their votes

KCA St Francis International School in Govandi also saw strong participation, with 1,160 women casting their votes at the women-focused pink booth

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KCA St Francis International School in Govandi also saw strong participation, with 1,160 women casting their votes at the women-focused pink booth

The polling arrangements at pink booths were running smoothly, with staff assisting women and senior citizens, ensuring safe and orderly voting on Thursday

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The polling arrangements at pink booths were running smoothly, with staff assisting women and senior citizens, ensuring safe and orderly voting on Thursday

The civic elections in Maharashtra, held across 29 municipal corporations including Mumbai, and Thane, are seen as a key exercise for local governance and urban development.

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The civic elections in Maharashtra, held across 29 municipal corporations including Mumbai, and Thane, are seen as a key exercise for local governance and urban development.

At Achievers College of Commerce and Management in Kalyan West, voting was managed entirely by women. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

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At Achievers College of Commerce and Management in Kalyan West, voting was managed entirely by women. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

The all-women team was seen managing the polling process at the college on Thursday. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

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The all-women team was seen managing the polling process at the college on Thursday. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

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