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Bollywood Stars Johnny Lever, Subhash Ghai Cast Votes in Crucial BMC Elections

Several Bollywood celebrities, including Johnny Lever and Subhash Ghai, were seen casting their votes in the ongoing civic elections across Maharashtra. They emphasized the importance of voting as a citizen's right and duty. The elections are being held for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations, with major political alliances in contention. Polling began on January 15th, with counting scheduled for the following day.

Key Points: Bollywood Celebs Vote in Maharashtra Civic Polls

  • Celebrities urge voter participation
  • Polls across 29 municipal corporations
  • Over 3.48 crore eligible voters
  • Crucial for urban governance in Maharashtra
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BMC Polls: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, Johnny Lever step out to cast their votes

Johnny Lever, Subhash Ghai, and Manava Naik step out to vote in BMC elections, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process.

"Voting is important. Everyone should vote. Voting is everyone's right. - Johnny Lever"

Mumbai, January 15

The ongoing civic elections in Maharashtra are witnessing several B-town celebrities stepping out to vote on Thursday and encouraging citizens to take part in the democratic process.

Veteran actor and comedian Johnny Lever, along with his son Jessy Lever, was seen arriving at a polling station to cast his vote.

After voting, Johnny Lever spoke about the importance of participating in elections. Emphasising how "important" voting is and calling it a "right" of every citizen, he told ANI, "Voting is important. Everyone should vote. Voting is everyone's right."

Film director Subhash Ghai was also spotted at a polling booth as he exercised his right to vote. Speaking about his deep bond with the city and how proud he feels of Maharashtra, Ghai talked about his duty toward Mumbai. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I have voted, and I am very proud of Maharashtra... Whatever I am today is because of Mumbai, so it is my duty, and everyone's duty, to come out and vote..."

Actor Manava Naik was another celebrity who cast her vote during the BMC elections. After voting, she spoke about how voting is the "most important thing" and also shared her concerns about issues like pollution in the city. While speaking to ANI, she said, "I have cast my vote today. This is the most important thing to do today. Mumbai is one of the most important cities in India, and I think we need to do something about the pollution here..."

Polling is being held across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, covering major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The elections come after a long and active campaign and are seen as crucial for urban governance in the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena are contesting the polls together under the Mahayuti banner in most places, except Pune. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is contesting alone in several corporations, while in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, both NCP factions have come together with a joint manifesto.

As per the State Election Commission, about 3.48 crore voters are eligible to vote in these elections. A total of 15,908 candidates are in the fray for 2,869 seats across 893 wards. To ensure smooth polling, 39,092 polling centers have been set up across Maharashtra.

Voting began at 7:30 am on Thursday, January 15, and will continue until 5:30 pm. The counting of votes is scheduled for Friday, January 16.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Subhash Ghai's words resonate deeply. Mumbai has given so much to so many. The least we can do is spend 30 minutes to vote for its better governance. Hope the elected representatives focus on real issues like infrastructure and pollution, as Manava Naik pointed out.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the sentiment, I sometimes feel these celebrity voting photos are more for show. The real test is whether they engage with civic issues beyond election day. That said, any push for higher voter turnout is welcome. BMC needs strong leadership.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Mumbai for work, it's inspiring to see such civic engagement. The scale of these elections is massive - 15,908 candidates! Makes me appreciate Indian democracy. I cast my vote in Andheri this morning. 🙏
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Vikram M
Local elections are the foundation of democracy. The BMC budget is bigger than many state budgets! We need councillors who will fix potholes, ensure clean water, and manage waste effectively. Hope people voted wisely, not just along party lines.
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Kavya N
My family and I voted early morning. The process was smooth. Manava Naik is spot on about pollution. Mumbai's air quality has deteriorated so much. I really hope the new corporators prioritize environmental issues alongside development. Fingers crossed for good results!

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