Akshay Kumar, Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar Among Early Voters In Mumbai

fifth phase of General Elections 2024 commenced today. Maharashtra, among eight or states will poll for 49 constituencies. voting began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm. Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and Mr and Mrs Mahi co-stars Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor were among early voters. 

Akshay Kumar one of celebs to cast his vote, urges people to participate in festival of democracy 

On May 20, Akshay Kumar was among first celebrity to cast his vote. He arrived at polling booth in a green shirt and blue pants. At polling booth, he opined that more people would come to vote this time as he saw people in large numbers early in morning. Talking to ANI, he said, “I think this time more people will come to cast ir vote. I came early at 7 am and polling booth was open. I saw almost 500-600 people were in attendance.” 

After casting his vote, Bhool Bhualiyaa actor said, “I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what y deem is right...I think voter turnout will be good.” 

Farhan Akhtar-Zoya Akhtar, Sanya Malhotra, Shahid Kapoor step out to vote

Soon after Akshay Kumar, Akhtar siblings Zoya and Farhan were also spotted at polling booth. filmmakers were accompanied by ir mor Honey Irani and y flaunted ir inked fingers to shutterbugs. ditionally, Dangal fame Sanya Malhotra also stepped out to cast her vote. Shahid Kapoor also took to her Instagram stories to flaunt his inked finger and wrote in caption, “Cast your vote, every vote matters.” 

Mr and Mrs Mahi co-stars Janhvi Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao cast ir vote

Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for release of her film Mr and Mrs Mahi, also stepped out to cast her vote early in day. actress donned a pink Anarkali suit and teamed it with statement accessories to participate in festival of democracy. After casting her vote, actress urged citizens to come out and exercise ir voting rights. 

Her co-star from sports drama Rajkummar Rao also voted. He told ANI, “After casting his vote, Actor Rajkummar Rao says, "It is a big responsibility towards our country, we should vote. Through us, if people can get influenced n of course that's biggest thing that we can do to make people aware of importance of voting. So I'm very happy that Election Commission chose me to be national icon and I appeal to all to please come out and cast your vote... We all want our nation to grow, to shine. It's alrey shining. I'm sure it's going to shine even more.” 

Elections in 6 Lok Sabha seats of Mumbai are underway for Phase 5. seats are Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central. or constituencies of Maharashtra that are a part of ongoing election in fifth phase include Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan, Palghar, Bhiwandi and Thane. Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats, second largest after Uttar Presh. 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases running from April 19 to June 1. results will be announced on June 4.