Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna started their day early on Thursday. The celebrity couple headed to a polling booth to cast their votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra.
Early Morning Voting at Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan
Akshay and Twinkle were among the first few celebrities to arrive at the polling station. They visited the Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan voting centre in the morning to complete the electoral process. After casting his vote, Akshay proudly showed his inked finger to waiting photographers.
Akshay Kumar's Strong Message to Mumbaikars
The actor spoke to reporters outside the polling booth. He shared words of encouragement for fellow citizens. "Today is the BMC election," Akshay said. "I would urge everyone to definitely vote so that we can choose the right person through voting."
He continued with a powerful analogy. "As Mumbaikars, this is the day when we have the remote control," Akshay explained. "Therefore, all the people of Mumbai must come out and vote, rather than complaining later about things not being in good shape."
The actor concluded with a call to action. "Everyone should vote to elect the right people," he emphasized. "If you want to be the real hero of Mumbai, then instead of dialogues, you should come and vote."
Twinkle Khanna Explains Her Voting Motivation
Twinkle Khanna also shared her thoughts after participating in the democratic process. The actress and author spoke to ANI upon exiting the polling booth. "I think it gives us a sense of control," she said. "It provides a little bit of power over the narrative. I am voting both out of habit and hope."
Maharashtra's Municipal Elections Underway
Polling is taking place across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on Thursday. The elections follow an intense campaign period. Political observers are watching these contests closely.
Several key urban centers are particularly important in these elections:
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Nagpur
- Thane
- Navi Mumbai
- Nashik
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
The results from these elections will shape local governance in Maharashtra for the coming years. Voters across the state are deciding who will manage their municipal services and infrastructure.
Celebrity participation often draws attention to the importance of voting. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's early morning visit to the polling booth highlighted this civic duty. Their messages encouraged greater public participation in the democratic process.
