Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a stylish appearance at a Mumbai polling booth on Thursday evening. He exercised his democratic right to vote in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
Salman Khan Shows His Inked Finger with Signature Swag
After casting his vote, Salman Khan quickly posed for the waiting photographers. He proudly displayed his inked finger with his characteristic confidence and flair. The actor completed his civic duty efficiently before departing from the polling station.
Salim Khan Sets Early Example of Responsible Citizenship
Earlier in the morning, Salman's father Salim Khan arrived at a polling booth to cast his own vote. The veteran screenwriter demonstrated responsible citizenship by participating in the democratic process despite his advanced age. His early voting set an inspiring example for other citizens.
Maharashtra Municipal Elections See Widespread Participation
Polling is currently underway across twenty-nine municipal corporations throughout Maharashtra. Major cities participating include Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The State Election Commission reports approximately 3.48 crore eligible voters across these regions.
Substantial Candidate Pool and Polling Infrastructure
A total of 15,908 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 893 municipal wards. Election authorities have established 39,092 polling centers to ensure smooth voting operations throughout the state. Polling began at 7:30 am and will continue until 5:30 pm on Thursday.
Moderate Turnout Reported in Early Voting Hours
Voting in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections recorded a moderate turnout of 29.22 percent across all twenty-nine corporations until 1:30 pm. The Maharashtra State Election Commission provided these preliminary figures as voting continued throughout the afternoon.
Counting Scheduled for January 16
Vote counting for all municipal corporation elections will take place on January 16. Election officials will tally ballots from across Maharashtra to determine the results for thousands of municipal positions. The outcome will shape local governance in India's most populous state for the coming term.
