In a display of star-powered patriotism, Aamir Khan and Kailash Kher voted early in Mumbai’s BMC elections, calling it an indispensable civic duty. These polls, held across 227 wards, are pivotal for steering the megacity’s growth amid rapid urbanization challenges.
Khan, the Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, queued up patiently and emerged victorious with his vote. ‘Every vote shapes destiny—duty first,’ he asserted, inspiring a surge of last-minute registrants. His grounded approach cut through political noise, focusing on core issues like sanitation and traffic.
Kailash Kher brought musical flair to the polls, high-fiving supporters post-vote. ‘This is bigger than any concert—it’s about our city’s heartbeat,’ he remarked. Kher’s appeal targeted youth, often sidelined in local elections despite forming Mumbai’s demographic bulge.
Authorities reported brisk polling with minimal glitches, though rival campaigns traded barbs. The BMC’s Rs 50,000 crore-plus budget makes it a prize worth fighting for, drawing heavyweights from Shiv Sena (UBT), Eknath Shinde’s faction, BJP, and others.
As the sun climbed, more celebrities trickled in, amplifying the democratic fest. Voter education drives, coupled with these endorsements, could shatter turnout records. With counting days away, today’s actions signal a vigilant electorate ready to demand real change for Dream City.