Ahead of the polls, the state government has released a set of guidelines on the services and institutions that will remain operational and the ones that will be affected.

Govt/private offices: All government offices will be closed. Employees of private companies in Mumbai have been granted a paid holiday to enable them to vote. Banks closed statewide: While all public and private sector banks will remain closed, online banking services and ATMs will be functional.

The BJP played on the ‘fear factor’ raking up the ghastly terror attacks of the past. The opposition Congress-led Mahavikas Aghadi highlighted corruption and ‘anti-Maharashtra’ governance under the BJP rule.

The campaigning for Maharashtra assembly polls and the second phase of Jharkhand assembly elections ended on November 18.

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As Maharashtra gears up for its elections on November 20, find out which services will be operational and which will be closed. From banks to public transport, here's what you need to know to plan your day around voting.

The Maharashtra government has declared a public holiday throughout the whole state to facilitate the state assembly elections

Elections across 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra will take place in a single phase on November 20 (Wednesday).