Kartik Aaryan, mother, sister cast their vote in Maharashtra civic polls
Mumbai, January 15
Actor Kartik Aaryan was among the well-known faces who stepped out to cast their vote during the BMC elections on Thursday.
He was accompanied by his mother and sister at a polling booth in Mumbai. After casting their vote, Kartik and his mother flaunted their inked fingers.
Earlier in the day, celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Khan, and Gaurav Khanna were spotted arriving at their respective polling booths to cast their votes.
Polling for civic body elections began across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra this morning.
According to the State Election Commission, voter turnout stood at 29.22 per cent till 1:30 pm after a sluggish start earlier in the day.
The elections are crucial for major urban centres, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with vote counting scheduled for January 16.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The voter turnout is still quite low at 29%. We complain about potholes, water supply, and garbage, but then don't show up to vote for the people who manage these things. Celebrities voting is nice, but we need common citizens to step out too.
BMC elections are super important for Mumbai's future. Hope people look beyond freebies and actually vote for candidates with a vision for better infrastructure and cleanliness. The city needs it desperately.
While it's great to see the star power, I wish the article focused a bit more on the issues at stake in these elections rather than just who voted. Civic issues affect millions. The media should prioritize that narrative.
Saw Kartik's picture with his mom. It's a good message for the youth - take your parents along if they need help. My father is elderly, and I accompanied him to the booth today. Felt good doing our duty. ✌️
Nagpur and Pune voter here! These elections are crucial. The local corporator is the first point of contact for any civic problem. Hope people have voted wisely and not just on party lines.
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