Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has encouraged people to vote in large numbers for the Lok Sabha polls.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) enlisted Khurrana to encourage voters to participate in large numbers in the elections.
The ECI’s initiative aims to maximise voter turnout and ensure citizens exercise their democratic right to choose their representatives.
Ayushmann Khurrana, who enjoys significant popularity among the youth, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to appeal to the voters of Maharashtra, urging them to exercise their voting rights as the state heads to the polls on Monday, May 20.
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
In the video message, Khurrana said, “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!”
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Ayushmann Khurrana has recently signed a global record deal with Warner Music India.
His first collaboration under this deal is the song ‘Akh Da Taara.’ Khurrana was last seen in the movie ‘Dream Girl 2,’ where he starred alongside Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee. The film received positive responses from audiences.
Elections for Phase 5 Lok Sabha polls in 6 seats in Mumbai are scheduled for Monday. The seats are Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central.
The other constituencies of Maharashtra that will be part of the ongoing election in the fifth phase include Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan, Palghar, Bhiwandi and Thane.
Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second largest after Uttar Pradesh. Voting for the first four phases has concluded and for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, polling is set to be held on May 20.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases running from April 19 to June 1. The counting and results will be declared on June 4. (ANI)
