New DelhiOn Thursday, January 15, Maharashtra will hold its civic elections, which will affect 29 municipal corporations throughout the state. Due in large part to its yearly budget of Rs 74,400 crore, Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is the center of attention. 15,931 candidates and 3.48 crore voters will cast ballots in 893 wards and 2,869 seats throughout the state from 7.30 am to 5:30 pm.
A number of celebrities from the film industry, including Twinkle Khanna, Hema Malini, and Nana Patekar, cast ballots in Mumbai on election day.
At the polling place, Salim Khan clicked
Salim Khan's father showed up to vote in the BMC Elections at his designated polling place.
Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar voted for the BMC
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, a Bollywood couple, voted in today's BMC elections.Actress Twinkle Khanna stated, "I think it gives us a sense of control, a little bit of power over the narrative, and I am voting both out of habit and hope," following her vote in the BMC elections.
"Today is the BMC election and, as Mumbaikars, this is the day when we have the remote control," stated Akshay Kumar. Therefore, rather than complaining later about the state of affairs, everyone in Mumbai needs to cast a ballot. To elect the right people, everyone should cast a ballot. Voting is a better option than having conversations if you want to be Mumbai's true hero.
Vicky Kaushal attends the Mumbai municipal elections.
In Mumbai, Vicky Kaushal went out to vote. He encouraged people to vote by interacting with the media and showing off his inked finger.
Suniel Shetty, Gulzar, and Nana Patekar are at the polls in Mumbai.
On January 15, Suniel Shetty, Gulzar, and Nana Patekar came to vote. "I traveled over three hours to vote because it is essential in a democracy, and I will be returning immediately," Patekar told the media after arriving from Pune. I implore everyone to cast a ballot.
"The experience was good, and the arrangements were well-organized," the Border actor said to PTI. This is the most significant grassroots election, so everyone should cast a ballot. The nation grows when your region does. Although we frequently place the blame on the BMC, they put in a lot of effort, even late at night. Problems like trash and pollution are our responsibility. Mumbai's infrastructure is expanding at a remarkable rate, and public collaboration is crucial. I knew exactly who I should vote for. Voters support those who are employed.
"We are rooted in our homeland, and your vote is to nurture those roots and to nurture democracy, so be sure to fulfil this duty," stated the seasoned poet-lyricist.
Among voters, Aamir Khan's family
His ex-wife Reena Dutta was seen in Bandra with their son and daughter Ira Khan as they gathered to cast ballots, increasing the turnout.
"Please come and vote, it is very important and everyone should come and vote," Junaid said after casting his ballot.
Shabana Azmi and Jeetendra took a picture at the polling station.
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Hema Malini, Divya Dutta, and Vishal Dadlani are in Mumbai on election day. At BMC booths, Boney Kapoor
Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini told ANI after voting in the BMC elections, "I urge everyone to come out and vote." similar to how I came to cast my ballot this morning. We must all assume responsibility and cast our votes if we want Mumbai to be safe, progressive, have clean air, and have pothole-free roads. You can only improve Mumbai, which I think is the greatest city in the world, by using your right to vote. I urge every Mumbai resident to cast their ballots for the appropriate candidates.
"Hopefully, whoever wins will hold the elections on time," stated singer-music composer Vishal Dadlani. This is crucial for the nation and democracy. However, given our city's recent state, it is hoped that things will get better. I no longer ask people to cast ballots. There is very little public presence, as far as I can tell. It's very embarrassing that there are more officials inside. This should hurt every Indian. What's happening will keep happening if we don't take care of our nation and accept responsibility for it. First of all, the air and water should be clean, the basic necessities for human life."
"We should leave our homes and cast our ballots because it is our right to do so. I believe that concerns about employment, pollution, and other issues should be considered. Actor Divya Dutta stated, "I believe the right leaders will listen to the right demands of Mumbaikars."
In Mumbai, producer Boney Kapoor was spotted voting.
BMC civic polls: Tamannaah Bhatia and John Abraham cast ballots with their parents
Tamannaah Bhatia went out to vote as Mumbai took part in the BMC elections, and the actor was spotted arriving with his parents to cast his ballot.
Singers Anup Jalota and Kailash Kher were seen casting ballots in the Mumbai municipal elections.
"People of Mumbai are very responsible and always perform their duty," singer Kailash Kher told ANI after voting in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections. All we need to do is continue this custom. Everyone ought to leave their houses and cast a ballot.
"I have always cast my vote," stated veteran Bhajan singer and former Bigg Boss contestant. It is our duty to vote. We shouldn't be critical of the government's actions if we don't cast a ballot. Voters are free to cast their ballots for anyone, but they should consider their options before doing so. The BJP has performed admirably, and its leaders are all doing fantastic work, as evidenced by the outcomes.
Paresh Rawal appears at BMC booths as Maharashtra casts its ballot.
Paresh Rawal voted in the BMC elections at Mumbai's Narsee Monjee School in Juhu. "Everyone should vote," he declared. What good is it to complain if you don't cast a ballot?
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The election, which has been postponed for four years, has nearly 1,700 candidates running in 227 single-member wards in Mumbai alone. Raj and Uddhav, the Thackeray cousins, are jointly challenging the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which is a crucial test of their political standing following the Shiv Sena split in 2022. Other municipal corporations in the state have multi-member wards, but Mumbai has a single-member ward system. Due to the high political stakes, the vote counting is set for Friday, January 16.
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