NEW DELHI: As Maharashtra gears up for its Assembly elections, Bollywood celebrities are setting an example by casting their votes early and urging fans to do the same. Kartik Aaryan Shares Post-Vote Selfie Kartik Aaryan led the way, sharing a sun-kissed selfie on Instagram. His caption read: “Your one vote can make a difference! Go out and vote today. #MaharashtraElections2024 #VoteForChange”
Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh Urge Responsibility Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza fulfilled their civic duty together. Flaunting their inked fingers, Riteish wrote: “Voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility.” Genelia added: “Proud to be a voter. Go out, vote, and make your voice heard!”
Raashi Khanna’s Digital Campaign for Democracy Raashi Khanna, known for her role in The Sabarmati Report, took to Instagram to encourage fans. Her caption read: “Every vote matters, every voice counts. Let’s be the change we wish to see. #VoteNow #DemocracyInAction”
Tina Datta Drops the Excuses Tina Datta cast her vote and inspired others with her Instagram post. She wrote: “Drop the ‘I’m too busy’ excuse and make a quick visit to the polling booth! Every vote counts.”
Urmila Matondkar Votes for the Future Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar flaunted her inked finger on X, urging others to follow her lead. Her post read: “Please vote for yourself, your children, your society, and your #Maharashtra. जय जय महाराष्ट्र माझा!”
Polling commenced on Wednesday morning in Maharashtra as over 9.7 crore voters gear up to select from 4,136 candidates contesting across 288 constituencies. Voting began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM, with the results scheduled to be declared on November 23.
In the BJP-led ruling Mahayuti alliance, the BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena is competing for 81, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has fielded candidates in 59 constituencies. Meanwhile, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance comprises Congress contesting 101 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) vying for 95, and NCP (SP) fielding 86 candidates.
Smaller parties like the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and AIMIM are also in the fray, with BSP contesting 237 seats and AIMIM 17.