Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Ranvir Shorey, among others, have encouraged people to vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. They took to their social media platforms to urge the public to fulfill their civic duties.
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On Instagram, Amitabh shared an animated video featuring jungle animals dancing to a remix of the popular song “Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai,” originally performed by Sonam Kapoor in the movie Khoobsurat. In his post, he wrote, “Tomorrow is your day for Vote Mumbai/Maharashtra ….Exercise your right ..” The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, covering Mumbai constituencies, is set for Monday.
Aapka vote aapki aawaz hai. Exercise your right to vote tomorrow in Maharashtra. Matdan apka farz hai.@ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI @CEO_Maharashtra @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/sRy1ViyP3i
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) May 19, 2024
Karan Johar, on his Instagram Stories, reminded everyone, “Mumbai votes tomorrow!! Make sure you cast your vote!!! Every vote matters!!! Jai Hind (National flag emoji).” Ayushmann Khurrana took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to appeal to Maharashtra voters. He wrote in both Hindi and English, “Aapka vote aapki aawaz hai (Your vote is your voice). Exercise your right to vote tomorrow in Maharashtra. Matdan apka farz hai (Voting is your duty).”
In a video message, Ayushmann emphasized, “Friends, the time has come to vote. Yes, the Lok Sabha Election is happening in phases, and now it’s your turn. Every vote is important because you will decide which leaders will steer the country in the right direction. Your vote is your voice. So vote, and make your voice count, because together, we can shape a bright future for our country. Voting is your duty. Let’s all participate in this festival of democracy. Jai Hind!”
Ranvir Shorey also shared a message on Instagram. In his video, he highlighted the significance of voting, saying, “Hello, my fellow Indian voters. As a citizen of India, I urge you all to go to your allotted local polling stations on Monday, the 20th of May, 2024, and cast your vote for the Lok Sabha elections. Please be responsible citizens, and exercise the precious right to vote that the Constitution of India gives us all. Vote boldly, without fear or favour, and strengthen the great democracy of our beloved.”
Previously, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and other celebrities have also voted. Tomorrow, the following Maharashtra constituencies will participate in the elections: Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, and Mumbai South. Maharashtra’s Lok Sabha elections are being conducted in five phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20. On May 20, 13 constituencies, including six in Mumbai, will vote. The votes will be counted on June 4.
