Pune: PMC Finalises Reservation For Civic Elections; 83 Seats Reserved For Women
Pune: Reservation Lottery Reshapes Civic Poll Landscape, Prompts Leaders To Redraw Strategies
Pune, November 11, 2025: Preparations are in full swing across all political parties as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has officially conducted the reservation draw for the upcoming civic elections on Tuesday, in the presence of Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram.
The elections will be held for 41 wards and 165 seats, with 83 seats reserved for women and 82 for men. Among the women’s seats, 48 are for the open category, 23 for OBC, 11 for SC, and 1 for ST. For men, 48 seats are open, 22 are reserved for OBC, 11 for SC, and 1 for ST category.
The draw, conducted at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, marks a major milestone in the preparations for the upcoming civic polls.
According to the 2011 Census, Pune’s population stands at 34,81,359, including 4,68,633 Scheduled Caste and 40,687 Scheduled Tribe residents. The PMC consists of 41 wards and 165 corporator seats, with 40 wards having four members each, and one ward (Ward No. 38) having five members.
As per the State Election Commission guidelines, the reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) has been determined based on wards with the highest percentage of their population. Additionally, 27% of the total seats have been reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Reserved Wards for Scheduled Castes (SC):
Ward Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 32, 36, 39, 40, and 41.
Reserved Wards for Scheduled Tribes (ST):
Ward Nos. 1A, 2A, 7A, 12A, 14A, 15A, 22A, 28A, 32A, 39A, and 41A.
SC (General) Category Wards:
Ward Nos. 4A, 6A, 8A, 13A, 17A, 21A, 23A, 26A, 27A, 36A, and 40A.
ST (Women) Category Ward:
Ward No. 9A.
OBC (Women) Category Wards:
Ward Nos. 3A, 25A, and 38A.
