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.
"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.
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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