In view of the General Assembly Elections in Maharashtra, the Government of Maharashtra via its notification dated September 29, 2009 declared the day of Polling i.e. Tuesday, October 13, 2009, a Public Holiday in the State under section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

In the island city of Mumbai, near about 48% of the total registered voters exercised their franchise.

[1] Congress-MNS worker clashes were reported in Nashik and police had to fire in air to disperse the mob.

[2] Voting in at least 11 polling stations in two Assembly constituencies, Aheri and Armori of Gadchiroli District was delayed until 2 pm (14:00 hrs IST) following a scare early on the election day when Naxals opened fire in the area.

[3] Various news agencies and exit polls had predicted the future outcome of the elections.