For the first time presidents of municipal councils will be elected directly by people. Counting of votes began this morning in the election to 147 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats across 25 districts in Maharashtra, seen as a litmus test for the Devendra Fadnavis' government. Polling was also held for municipal council presidents post in 147 places for which 1,013 candidates are in the race. This is for the first time that presidents of municipal councils will be elected directly by people. In total, including yesterday's phase, elections are being held for 212 civic bodies, comprising municipal councils and nagar panchayats, in four phases.

Source: dna November 28, 2016 07:04 UTC