Actor-politician Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol were seen at the Jamnabai International School polling booth in Mumbai, casting their votes in the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly elections. Stressing the importance of voting, Malini urged citizens to fulfill their civic duty and vote for the future of the country. Esha Deol also emphasized the accessibility of polling stations and encouraged everyone to take the time to vote.
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan also participated in the voting process at the same location as the single-phase elections began across 288 constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to encourage voter turnout, referring to the elections as a “festival of democracy.”
The main contest in the Maharashtra Assembly elections is between the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes various regional parties vying for dominance in the state. The voting process began at 7 am, and citizens were urged to exercise their democratic rights and play a role in shaping the future of the state.
The presence of these prominent figures at the polling booth highlights the importance of civic engagement and the responsibility of every citizen to participate in the democratic process. As the elections progress, the outcome will determine the political landscape of Maharashtra for the foreseeable future.
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