Bollywood couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani were seen at a polling booth in Maharashtra on Wednesday as they arrived to cast their vote in the ongoing assembly elections. Speaking to the media after casting their votes, the couple encouraged citizens to exercise their democratic rights. The couple told the media, “Please vote. It is very important. We cannot sit and complain if we do not vote. It is our responsibility as citizens. The facilities at this polling station are very good and quick. ” Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Actor-turned-politician Govinda heads out to cast his vote amid recent health concerns (watch video).
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According to the Election Commission of India, 32.18 percent voting was recorded till 1 pm in the single-phase assembly elections in Maharashtra.
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani Cast Their Votes
#Watch Actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani cast their vote for #MaharashtraElections2024At a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/GljD4xrBPJ
– ANI (@ANI) 20 November 2024
Among all the districts in Maharashtra, Mumbai City district recorded the lowest turnout of 27.73 per cent till 1 pm, while Naxal-hit Gadchiroli district recorded the highest of 50.89 per cent.
From film personalities to the political fraternity, many individuals have urged citizens to exercise their franchise and participate in the democratic celebration by casting their votes.
Veteran lyricist Gulzar and his daughter, film director Meghna Gulzar arrive at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast their vote in the Maharashtra Assembly elections which began this morning. Talking to media persons after casting his vote.
Meghna urged citizens to come out and take voting seriously.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde casts his vote for the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 at a polling booth in Thane.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also underlined the importance of voting in democracy and urged people to vote in large numbers. He said, “The biggest festival of democracy is going on. Along with my family, I have cast my vote. I urge everyone to vote in large numbers because voting is not just our right but also our responsibility. We are a democracy. We elect a government and have expectations from them, so it is important to vote.” Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Akshay Kumar, Rajkummar Rao, Farhan Akhtar and Ali Fazal step out early to cast their votes (see pics).
Single phase voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections will end at 6 pm. Voting is taking place in 288 assembly constituencies. Counting of votes will take place on November 23.
