365telugu.com online news,January 15, 2026 :As Maharashtra goes to the polls today, January 15, 2026, for the high-stakes municipal corporation elections across 29 cities, daily life has shifted gears to facilitate a smooth voting process. From the financial hub of Mumbai to the cultural capital of Pune, here is a detailed breakdown of what is operational and what remains shut today.
The Big Picture: A State on Holiday
To encourage voter turnout and ensure every citizen can exercise their franchise, the Maharashtra government has declared a public holiday in all 29 poll-bound municipal areas. This includes major cities like Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik.
What is CLOSED Today
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- Financial Markets: Dalal Street is observing a complete trading holiday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed for the entire day. This includes equity, derivatives, and currency segments.
- Banks and Offices: All government offices, semi-government bodies, and public sector banks in the election-bound regions are shut. Many private firms have also granted a holiday or shifted to flexible work hours to allow employees to vote.
- Educational Institutions: Schools and colleges in the 29 municipal limits are closed, with many premises being utilized as polling stations.
- Liquor Shops (Dry Day): In accordance with election regulations, a ‘Dry Day’ has been declared. All liquor shops, bars, and wine stores across the polling jurisdictions remain closed.
- Commodity Markets: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) remains closed for the morning session and will only resume trading in the evening (5:00 PM onwards).
What is OPEN Today
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- Essential Services: All emergency and medical services, including hospitals, pharmacies, and ambulance networks, are fully operational.
- Public Transport: To help voters reach their respective booths, local trains, the Metro, and BEST/city buses are running as per their regular schedules.
- Police and Fire Dept: Security forces and fire brigades are on high alert to maintain law and order during the polling hours.
- Emergency Utilities: Water and electricity supply services continue to function without interruption.
Quick Highlights for Voters
- Voting Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Result Date: Counting of votes will take place tomorrow, January 16.
- Identity Proof: If you do not have your Voter ID, you can use Aadhaar, PAN card, or a driving license at the polling station.