Pune, September 30, 2026: Pune police have issued restrictions on public meetings, processions, loudspeakers and campaign convoys for the 2026 Legislative Council elections from teachers’ and graduates’ constituencies.

The order applies throughout the Pune Police Commissionerate from September 23 to October 31, 2026.

According to the notice, polling is scheduled for October 23 and counting for October 27.

Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Darade issued the order under Section 36 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951.

The notice states that the election code of conduct came into force when the schedule was announced on September 22 and will remain in effect until the results are declared.

Prior permission from the relevant police station is required for public meetings, including their venue and timing, and for processions.

Loudspeakers cannot be used between 10 pm and 6 am. They must not be operated from moving vehicles; vehicles must be stopped before use.

Users must carry the loudspeaker permit and follow the prescribed volume limits. Loudspeakers cannot be used at schools, colleges or hospitals.

Campaign convoys must have no more than 10 vehicles at a time. The notice specifies a separation of 200 metres and 15 minutes between two convoys.

The convoy provisions are subject to applicable security instructions for protected vehicles, ministers and other senior persons. Vehicles on government duty are exempt.

Police station officers may issue directions on the conduct of people in gatherings or processions and determine their routes and timings. They may also regulate loudspeaker volume and use at public places or entertainment programmes, and the venue, date and time of campaign meetings.

The notice states that violations are punishable under Section 134 of the Maharashtra Police Act.