Maharashtra polls tomorrow: What’s open and closed; Dalal Street to remain shut

As India continues with the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the fifth phase of voting is scheduled for May 20, 2024. This phase includes 49 constituencies across six states and two union territories. Mumbai, a crucial area in Maharashtra, will also participate in this phase. Here's a detailed look at what's open and closed in Mumbai on the polling day.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5: Voting in Mumbai

On May 20, 2024, voting will be held in several key constituencies in Maharashtra, including:

Mumbai North

Mumbai North-West

Mumbai North-East

Mumbai North-Central

Mumbai South-Central

Mumbai South

Thane

Kalyan

Palghar

Dhule

Nashik

Bhiwandi

Dindori

What’s Closed in Mumbai on Polling Day

Educational Institutions: All schools and colleges in Mumbai will be closed. Many of these institutions serve as polling stations, necessitating their closure for regular activities.

Banks: Both private and government banks will remain closed to accommodate the voting process.

Bars and Wine Shops: A dry day is declared from 5 PM on May 18 until 5 PM on May 20. Bars and wine shops in Mumbai, Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane will be closed during this period. They will reopen after 5 PM on May 20.

Stock Exchanges: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed for the day.

What’s Open in Mumbai on Polling Day

Emergency Services: Hospitals, ambulances, chemists, and fire stations will remain operational to ensure public safety and health services are not disrupted.

Overview of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024

The elections are being conducted in seven phases:

Phase 1: April 19, 2024

Phase 2: April 26, 2024

Phase 3: May 7, 2024

Phase 4: May 13, 2024

Phase 5: May 20, 2024

Phase 6: May 25, 2024

Phase 7: June 1, 2024

The counting of votes and the declaration of results are scheduled for June 4, 2024. As the nation prepares for another critical phase of voting, Mumbai residents are advised to plan accordingly, keeping in mind the closures and restrictions in place.