The voting in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is underway across 49 constituencies spanning six states and two Union Territories. From high-profile constituency seats of Uttar Pradesh such as Rae Bareli and Amethi to six seats from Maharashtra’s Mumbai, this phase holds an important significance. Ahead of polling in Mumbai, several Bollywood celebrities urged voters to come out and exercise their duty as citizens. Setting up a good example, celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar were among the early voters, who cast their votes on Monday.
After casting his vote, actor Akshay Kumar said, ”I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what they deem is right…I think voter turnout will be good.”
Actor Farhan Akhtar along with his sister Zoya Akhtar showed their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling station in Mumbai. Check out the video below.
Bollywood diva Janhvi Kapoor also reached polling centre located at St Anne’s school in Mumbai to cast her vote.
Actor Rajkumar Rao too cast his vote on Monday morning and said, ””It is a big responsibility towards our country, we should vote. Through us, if people can get influenced then of course that’s the biggest thing that we can do to make people aware of the importance of voting. So I’m very happy that the Election Commission chose me to be the national icon and I appeal to all to please come out and cast your vote… We all want our nation to grow, to shine. It’s already shining. I’m sure it’s going to shine even more.”
‘Dangal’ fame Snaya Malhotra shows the indelible ink mark on her finger after casting her vote at a polling booth in Mumbai.
