B-town celebs were seen at polling booths for the assembly elections in Maharashtra from 7 am on Wednesday. The stars not only exercised their franchise but also encouraged others to fulfill their democratic duties. Actress Shraddha Kapoor arrives at a polling booth in Mumbai with her brother Siddhant Kapoor and aunt Padmini Kolhapure. Dressed in a floral print suit, Shraddha posed for a picture with her family while proudly showing off her inked finger. Actor Arjun Kapoor also cast his vote and while speaking to the media urged the citizens, “Request everyone to come and vote(Please request everyone to come and vote). His sister, Anshula Kapoor was also seen voting at the same booth. Writer and actress Twinkle Khanna joins the list of Bollywood celebrities who have stepped forward to participate in the democratic process. Shahrukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan step out to cast their vote in Maharashtra Elections 2024 (Watch Video).
According to the Election Commission of India, 32.18 percent voting was recorded till 1 pm in the single-phase assembly elections in Maharashtra. 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. Speaking to media persons after casting her 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: Salman Khan casts his vote amid heavy security in Bandra, Mumbai (watch video and photos).
Ahead of the elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to use social media platforms with full enthusiasm and grace this festival of democracy. On this occasion, I appeal to all the youth and women voters to vote in large numbers.” It started at 7 am and will end at 6 pm. Voting is taking place in 288 assembly constituencies. Counting of votes will take place on November 23.
