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Twinkle Khanna Votes with "Habit and Hope" in Crucial Maharashtra Civic Polls

Author Twinkle Khanna cast her vote in the Maharashtra local body elections, stating she votes out of "habit and hope." Her husband, actor Akshay Kumar, also voted and urged everyone to participate to address civic issues. Elections are being held for 29 municipal corporations, including the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Over 3.48 crore voters will decide the fate of nearly 16,000 candidates, with results expected on January 16.

Key Points: Twinkle Khanna, Akshay Kumar Vote in Maharashtra Civic Polls

  • Polling for 29 municipal corporations
  • 3.48 crore eligible voters
  • Akshay Kumar urges public to vote
  • Focus on civic issues like water and roads
  • Results to be declared January 16
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Maha local polls: Voting both out of habit and hope, says Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna says she votes out of "habit and hope" as Maharashtra holds elections for 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai's BMC.

Maha local polls: Voting both out of habit and hope, says Twinkle Khanna
"I think it gives us a sense of control, a little bit of power over the narrative, and I am voting both out of habit and hope. - Twinkle Khanna"

Mumbai, Jan 15

Author-entrepreneur Twinkle Khanna, wife of Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, reacted to the Maharashtra local polls, saying that she is voting out of habit and hope.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Twinkle said: "I think it gives us a sense of control, a little bit of power over the narrative, and I am voting both out of habit and hope. Thank you."

The voting is underway across Maharashtra for elections to 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Her husband, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, also cast his vote early on Thursday morning.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Akshay said, "Everyone must vote."

"We often complain about issues such as water supply, electricity, bad roads, garbage, and other civic problems. Now it is our turn to act. Everyone should come out and vote to choose the right person. If Mumbai truly wants to be a hero, it is not about slogans or dialogues, just come and vote."

Polling for the 29 municipal corporations began at 7.30 a.m. and will conclude at 5.30 p.m. While elections were originally scheduled for 2,869 seats, including 227 seats in the BMC, polling is now being held for 2,801 seats, as 68 candidates were elected unopposed. No voting will take place for these uncontested seats. A total of 3.48 crore voters will decide the fate of 15,931 candidates, including 1,729 candidates in Mumbai alone. The counting of votes will take place on January 16.

Elections are being held in municipal corporations across major cities, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyan-Dombivli, Vasai-Virar, Mira-Bhayandar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati, Akola, Latur, Jalgaon, Dhule, Jalna, Chandrapur, Parbhani, Nanded-Waghala, Panvel, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Malegaon, Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad, Ichalkaranji, Ahilyanagar, and Ulhasnagar.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see celebrities encouraging people to vote. But honestly, the real work begins after the elections. Hope the elected representatives focus on basic civic amenities instead of political dramas.
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Aman W
Akshay Kumar is right. We complain about water and roads 24/7 on social media, but voter turnout is often low. Local body elections are crucial for our daily life. Everyone in Maharashtra should have voted today.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from Twinkle. The 'sense of control' is an illusion if the candidates on offer are all the same. The system needs better candidates, not just more voters. Respectfully, hope alone isn't a strategy.
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Vikram M
My family in Pune and Nagpur all voted. These corporations handle our taxes and our local issues. It's our duty to choose wisely. Fingers crossed for better management and less corruption this term!
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Kavya N
Hope the new councils in Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli actually work on the infrastructure promises. The monsoon flooding every year is a nightmare. We need action, not just hope. But yes, voting is the first step.

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