The star power was on display in the city with Aamir Khan, John Abraham and Vidya Balan turning out early to cast their votes for the final phase of Lok Sabha elections in the Maharashtra on Thursday.
Film director Karan Johar, Sonali Bendre, Sonam Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Paresh Rawal, former cricketer Sandip Patil and classical singer Padmaja Phenani Joglekar were among the other celebrities who came out to exercise their franchise.
Aamir Khan urged the public to come out and vote. “Being an Indian it is our
duty to come out and vote. Every citizen should come out and vote and this is
why I am here,” Khan said.
Actor John Abraham said that the public should vote for “change”. “People
enjoy their holiday but people also know their responsibility that you should
also come out and cast your vote. Because we live in a democracy where we have
been give the power to choose the good. If we don’t vote, we don’t have the
right to complain,” said Abraham.
Actress Vidya Balan, who cast her vote at Subhash Nagar in suburban Chembur,
said, “everyone should vote to ensure a government capable of giving us peace
and security.”
Amrita Rao, who was one of the early voters, said people should remember to
vote first and enjoy their holiday later. “Don’t vote for candidates with
criminal background,” she said.
TV show judge and actress Sonali Bendre also voted this morning. Recalling
the first time she voted, Bendre said, “at that time, I really felt like an
adult.” “Voting is one thing which keeps our democracy alive,” Bendre added.
Govinda, John, the Bachchan Khandaan, Karan Johar, Aamir, Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri, Shilpa Shetty, Hema Malini, Sonam Kapoor, Hrithik, Prem Chopra, Paresh Rawaal, Smriti Irani, Gulzaar, Rishi Kapoor were seen voting. But the most shocking thing emerging voting turnout is that less than 50%, with the public of Mumbai enjoying a long weekend. This is 11% less than that of the turnout of Kashmir.
Mumbaikaars, Shame on you!
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