Voting Process Concludes in Surat at 6 PM on Sunday
The voting process for the Surat Municipal Election 2026 officially concluded at 6:00 PM on Sunday, marking the end of polling across all 30 wards of Surat Municipal Corporation. As soon as the final hour arrived, election officials began preparations to seal the EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) units at polling booths across the city.
Even during the final moments before the gates were closed, voters were seen arriving at various polling booths to cast their votes. Election authorities ensured that all voters who had entered before the deadline were allowed to complete the voting process.
According to the official update released at 6:00 PM, Surat recorded a total voter turnout of 53.13%, with over 13.15 lakh votes cast in the civic body elections. Official data from the administration confirms that out of the total 24,76,378 registered voters, 13,15,593 voters exercised their democratic right.
Total Voter Turnout Reaches 53.13%
The Surat Municipal Corporation election witnessed moderate voter participation this year. The final voter turnout stood at 53.13%, reflecting active participation from both male and female voters.
Officials stated that the final hour saw increased activity as citizens rushed to polling stations before closure, helping improve the overall turnout percentage.
Number of votes at 6 PM After Poling closure.
EVM Machines Being Sealed After Polling Ends
Immediately after the voting deadline, election officers began the process of sealing the EVM machines under strict security protocols. The gates of polling booths were shut exactly at 6 PM to prevent any unauthorized entry.
The EVM sealing process is considered one of the most critical stages of the election to ensure transparency and fairness. Security personnel remained deployed at all sensitive polling stations to maintain law and order during the procedure.
The sealed machines are now being transported securely for the counting process scheduled for Tuesday.
Vote Counting Tomorrow at Gandhi Engineering College
The counting of votes for the Surat Municipal Election 2026 will take place on Tuesday at Gandhi Engineering College, which has been designated as the official counting center for all 30 wards.
A total of 120 seats across 30 wards were contested, and the political future of 487 candidates has now been sealed inside the EVM machines.
BJP, AAP and Congress Workers Expected in Large Numbers
From early morning, candidates and party workers from major political parties including BJP, AAP, and Congress are expected to gather at the counting center.
The atmosphere is expected to remain highly charged as supporters wait for ward-wise results and the final picture of the Surat Municipal Corporation election.
Tight Police Security at Counting Center
Heavy police deployment has already been observed at Gandhi Engineering College to ensure smooth and peaceful counting operations. Deputy Collectors and senior election officials have started reaching the center for final preparations.
Strict Entry Restrictions in Place
Authorities have imposed strict checking procedures for outsiders entering the counting premises. Only authorized personnel, candidates, counting agents, and election staff will be allowed entry.
Barricading and verification systems have been strengthened to avoid any disturbance during the counting process. With strong security arrangements and political excitement at its peak, Surat now waits for the final results that will decide the future leadership of the city’s civic administration.
The final results are expected to shape the political landscape of Surat for the coming years, making this one of the most closely watched local body elections in Gujarat.
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