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Aaditya Thackeray highlights voter complaints about polling booth facilities

"A lot of complaints from voters about the facilities outside the booths @ECISVEEP. At least having the voter lines in shade/fans could help. They don't want much, just basics to stay cool. Please look into it," Thackeray posted on X.

News Arena Network - Mumbai - UPDATED: May 19, 2024, 11:41 PM - 2 mins read

As voting proceeded in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reported numerous complaints from voters about the facilities outside the polling booths on Monday.

Aaditya Thackeray highlights voter complaints about polling booth facilities

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As voting proceeded in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reported numerous complaints from voters about the facilities outside the polling booths on Monday.

Former state minister Thackeray noted that voters, trying to beat the heat while turning out in large numbers, should at least have shaded queues and fans.

Polling began at 7 am in the 13 constituencies, including six in Mumbai, and will continue until 6 pm.

Some voters in Mumbai mentioned arriving at the polling booths early to avoid the heat.

A total of 2.46 crore people are eligible to vote, deciding the fate of 264 candidates in these 13 Lok Sabha seats.

Key BJP nominees include Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Bharati Pawar, and Kapil Patil, alongside lawyer Ujjwal Nikam.

Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde and Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad are also contenders.

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Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, along with Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani, cast their votes on Monday at the Malabar Hill polling booth in Mumbai for the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024.

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Mukesh Ambani emphasized the importance of voting in a brief statement to the media. “Harek bhartiyon ko vote dena chahie, yah meri sab deshvasiyon se appeal hai…,” he said, urging every Indian to participate in the electoral process.

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Superstar Akshay Kumar was among the early voters who made his way to the polling booth. After casting his vote, he shared his thoughts on the importance of voting for the nation's future. "...I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what they deem is right... I think voter turnout will be good," he commented optimistically.

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