Maharashtra Elections 2019: Ravi Kishan, Padmini Kolhapure, Shubha Khote Among Early Morning Voters

Bollywood celebrities including Ravi Kishan, Padmini Kolhapure and Subha Khote were among the early voters in Mumbai.

(Source- ANI)

Mumbai: As voting began for 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra on Monday amidst heightened security, Bollywood celebrities including Ravi Kishan, Padmini Kolhapure and Subha Khote were among the early voters in Mumbai. Ravi Kishan arrived at the Mumbai's Goregaon & Andheri (West) constituency to cast his vote. The actor-turner-politician also urged people to exercise their franchise in order to make India a "superpower". "It's my and everyone's right to vote as this is the only way to give power to the government in order to grow our country as a superpower," the BJP lawmaker told ANI. Actor Padmini Kolhapure was also present in the same area of Mumbai to exercise her franchise. She too requested her fans to come out and vote as she believes "voting is very important for the betterment of India and for the betterment of each human being." "I have a flight to catch but I arrived half an early to cast my vote because voting is very important for the betterment of India and for the betterment of each human being," said the 53-year-old actor.

#MaharashtraAssemblyPolls: Actor & BJP MP from Gorakhpur (UP) Ravi Kishan & actress Padmini Kolhapure cast their votes at polling booths in Mumbai's Goregaon & Andheri (West) constituency, respectively. pic.twitter.com/U1tKD18sYM

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2019

Veteran actor Shubha Khote was among the early voters at the Andheri West constituency. She urged everyone, especially the youngsters, to vote wisely. "People, especially the young ones must cast their votes wisely so that they do not have anything to complain later," said the veteran.

Mumbai: Actress Shubha Khote after casting her vote for the Andheri West constituency. #MaharashtraAssemblyPolls pic.twitter.com/mr5ATyZZIY

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2019

Elections began on 288 constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. Counting of votes will be held on October 24. PICS: Aamir Khan, Wife Kiran Rao, Lara Dutta & Other Celebs Cast Their Vote In Mumbai In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations. 36 out of 288 seats come in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters. Overall in the 288-member Assembly, BJP is contesting on 164 seats, which includes candidates of smaller allies contesting on its lotus symbol, while its key ally Shiv Sena has fielded 126 candidates. On the other hand, Congress has its candidates in 147 constituencies and NCP will contest 121 seats.