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Politics
273 Civic Bodies Hold Mayor and Chairperson Elections Today Across India
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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Councillors across the country will cast votes to elect mayors and chairpersons in 273 civic bodies after a brief stay at a resort.
Councillors from 273 municipal and local bodies are set to vote today to elect new mayors and chairpersons across India. The elections, which are part of the regular cycle, will be conducted after the elected representatives had a brief stay at a resort to discuss procedures and resolve any pending matters.
The voting process will take place in a series of sessions scheduled throughout the day, with each council following its own timetable. The results will determine the leadership of local governments, impacting municipal administration and development projects.
Officials have emphasized that the elections will be conducted transparently and in accordance with the rules laid out by the Election Commission. The outcomes are expected to shape local governance for the next term.
The voting process will take place in a series of sessions scheduled throughout the day, with each council following its own timetable. The results will determine the leadership of local governments, impacting municipal administration and development projects.
Officials have emphasized that the elections will be conducted transparently and in accordance with the rules laid out by the Election Commission. The outcomes are expected to shape local governance for the next term.