Renowned devotional singer Anup Jalota stepped out on Thursday to cast his vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. He proudly displayed his inked finger after fulfilling his civic duty. Jalota shared a hopeful message with the public. He said Mumbai will become more beautiful and shine brighter. He urged everyone to take responsibility and participate actively in the democratic process.
Celebrities Join the Voting Process
Director and producer Zoya Akhtar also exercised her franchise in Mumbai. Many other well-known personalities turned up to vote across the city. The list includes actor Suniel Shetty, singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani, celebrated lyricist Gulzar, and actor John Abraham. Their presence highlighted the importance of civic engagement.
Widespread Polling Across Maharashtra
Voting began early this morning across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. The elections follow an intense campaign period. They are considered crucial for major urban centers. Key cities involved are Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
The State Election Commission provided detailed voter statistics. A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots. These voters will decide the fate of 15,908 candidates. The candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 893 wards in the 29 corporations. The state administration set up 39,092 polling centers to facilitate the process.
Polling Schedule and Results
Polling stations opened at 7:30 am today. Voting will continue until 5:30 pm. The counting of votes is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Citizens await the results that will shape local governance in these important municipalities.
