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Salim Khan, Rakesh Roshan Lead by Example, Cast Votes in BMC Polls

Veteran actor and producer Salim Khan and film director Rakesh Roshan were among prominent film personalities who cast their votes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The civic polls are being held across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. A significant 3.48 crore voters are eligible to choose from 15,908 candidates contesting for 2,869 seats. The elections feature key alliances, with the BJP and Shiv Sena contesting together under the Mahayuti banner in most places.

Key Points: Salim Khan, Rakesh Roshan Vote in Mumbai BMC Elections

  • Celebrities encourage civic participation
  • Polls across 29 municipal corporations
  • 3.48 crore eligible voters
  • BJP-Shiv Sena alliance contests as Mahayuti
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Salim Khan, Rakesh Roshan cast votes in BMC elections

Veteran actor Salim Khan and director Rakesh Roshan cast their votes in the crucial BMC elections, encouraging public participation in Maharashtra's civic polls.

"Several prominent personalities from the film industry were seen turning up at polling stations across Mumbai, encouraging citizens to fulfil their democratic duty"

Mumbai, January 15

Veteran actor and film producer Salim Khan on Thursday cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

Film director Rakesh Roshan also arrived at a polling booth in the city to exercise his franchise.

Several prominent personalities from the film industry were seen turning up at polling stations across Mumbai, encouraging citizens to fulfil their democratic duty in the BMC elections.

Polling is being held across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. The elections are taking place after a long and active campaign and are important for major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena are contesting the elections together under the Mahayuti banner in most places, except Pune.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is fighting the polls on its own in many corporations. In Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, both NCP factions have come together with a joint manifesto.

According to the State Election Commission, around 3.48 crore voters are eligible to vote in these elections. A total of 15,908 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 893 wards. For smooth voting, 39,092 polling centres have been set up across Maharashtra.

Polling began at 7:30 am on Thursday, January 15, and will continue till 5:30 pm. The counting of votes will take place on Friday, January 16.

- ANI

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Rohit P
BMC elections are crucial for Mumbai's infrastructure. The flooding last monsoon was a nightmare. We need leaders who will actually deliver on drainage and waterlogging promises.
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Aman W
Respect to Salim saab and Rakesh Roshan for doing their duty. But honestly, I wish more young voters would turn out with the same enthusiasm. The future of our cities is in our hands, yaar.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the political alliances shifting. Mahayuti in most places except Pune... shows how local issues can override national party lines. Hope the focus remains on civic issues.
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Karthik V
Over 15,000 candidates for 2,800 seats! That's democracy in action. Hope the elected representatives remember it's about public service, not just power. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
While celebrity voting is nice, I hope the media also highlights common citizens who stand in line for hours. They are the real heroes of democracy. My family voted early morning!

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