Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly Election recorded a voter turnout of 91.58 per cent, marking the state’s highest-ever polling percentage. The second phase of polling will take place on April 29, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.
Amid the high voter turnout, singer Arijit Singh was spotted casting his vote in Jiaganj along with his wife. He also briefly interacted with the media following his recent decision to step away from playback singing.
Arijit Singh Casts His Vote In Jiaganj
Arijit Singh and his wife, Koel Roy, were seen walking together towards the polling station in Jiaganj. After casting their votes, the singer briefly interacted with a reporter outside the booth.
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When asked if he had a message for voters, Arijit responded with a lighthearted remark.
“What message can I give in the middle of voting right now? People will start thinking I’ve become a politician myself,” he said.
When the reporter asked him to show his inked finger, he jokingly replied, “I’ve already cast my vote - now you want me to show my finger too?”
Arijit Singh’s Father Also Casts His Vote
The singer’s father, Surinder Singh, was also among the early voters in Murshidabad. After casting his vote, he spoke to the media.
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Speaking to ANI, he said, “Everything is good. May everything go well. There is no problem at all. Voting is going on smoothly. I have cast my vote.”