As the Maharashtra Assembly elections commenced on Wednesday, several celebrities were spotted at polling stations casting their votes. Videos and pictures of Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Rajkummar Rao, and Kabir Khan, among others, surfaced on social media as they arrived early to vote.
Akshay Kumar, seen interacting with a person as he exited the polling station, was approached by reporters who asked him to show his inked finger. The actor praised the election arrangements, saying, “The best thing is the arrangements are really good. I saw that planning was done well for senior citizens. It’s clean too. Yahi hai ki sab log aaye, vote kare (Everyone should come and vote). That is the most important thing.” He also joked with reporters, noting that they had arrived even earlier than him.
Farhan Akhtar, also seen at a polling booth, emphasized the importance of voting. He urged people to take responsibility and be involved in the process, saying, “I urge all people to come out and vote. It’s very important. It is our responsibility as a citizen of this city, state and country to be involved in its narrative. I hear that people complain about Mumbai and how it should be, but when asked if they voted, they will say, ‘No, I didn’t.’ Then don’t complain. This is the one chance that you have to contribute as a citizen.”
The actors’ messages underscored the importance of civic participation, encouraging people to vote and contribute to shaping the future of their state and country.
