Glamour met grit in Mumbai as Bollywood icons Nana Patekar, Sanya Malhotra, and Twinkle Khanna participated in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls, a cornerstone of Maharashtra’s local democracy. This massive exercise involves 1.3 crore voters selecting 9,000+ corporators, with BMC as the battleground.
Nana Patekar stormed a Dadar polling site, his rustic charisma drawing selfie-seekers. ‘I’ve voted for honest administrators who’ll tackle garbage mountains and traffic chaos,’ the activist-actor proclaimed, tapping into widespread frustration over monsoon miseries and slum encroachments.
Sanya Malhotra, the versatile performer, marked her presence in Borivali. She championed inclusivity: ‘BMC must serve all—rich suburbs to fishing villages.’ Her stance mirrors campaigns focusing on equitable resource distribution in a city of stark divides.
Twinkle Khanna arrived stylishly at a Vile Parle center, focusing on resilience. ‘Vote for a Mumbai that’s flood-proof and citizen-centric,’ she advised, while authorities managed long queues with extra EVMs and refreshments.
Rivalries define the polls: Shinde-led Shiv Sena vs. Uddhav’s group, BJP’s urban push, and NCP-Congress ties. Voter enthusiasm, spurred by 400 observers and AI surveillance, promises over 55% turnout. BMC’s role in licensing, markets, and disaster response makes it a power nexus.
Celebrities amplify the message: participation powers progress. As polls wind down, the ink-stained fingers of stars and citizens alike signal hope for a revamped civic body, poised to drive Mumbai’s growth trajectory into 2030.