The state of Maharashtra went to polls today for the Maharashtra Election 2024. From first-time voters to civic heroes, from the affluent and the celebrities to the common man, people from all walks of life were seen stepping out to vote. A section of voters were seen braving the odds to vote. Pregnant voters, Handicap voters and Senior Citizens didn’t let any challenge hold them back from voting. From the highs to the lows, here is a quick roundup of the voting day in Mumbai.
20 November,2024 08:39 PM ISTThe polling for the Maharashtra Election 2024 is going on today. More than 1 crore voters are registered to vote for the ongoing Assembly Elections today. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his sons Anant Ambani, and Akash Ambani, and daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta cast their votes for the Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai. Take a look.
20 November,2024 05:07 PM ISTAmid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, setting an inspiring example of democracy, a 29-year-banker reached a polling booth in Virar East direct from her haldi function and cast her franchise. Her hands, face and neck were covered in haldi paste. Sayali Rajendra Vartak, the bride-to-be from Virar, came to the polling booth to cast her vote despite her busy wedding preparations. Sayali, is set to get married in Rajasthan. On the other hand, BJP MP from Mumbai’s North Constituency Piyush Goyal was seen casting a vote at one of the Borivali polling booths. People from the Transgender community were also seen exercising their voting rights. Also, a young voter from Dombivli traveled 12,500 kilometers from Canada to exercise his voting right! Voters are urged to cast their votes by 6 PM.
20 November,2024 05:01 PM ISTAmid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde and his wife Vrushali Shrikant Shinde were seen at the polling booth casting their votes. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, "The atmosphere is good, people are coming out of their homes to vote. People are happy with the development work that has been done in the last two and a half years. Ladli Behna Yojana is an effective scheme and women are voting in large numbers for their brother. We are doing the politics of development."
20 November,2024 03:12 PM ISTIn one of the shocking controversies just ahead of the Maharashtra Election 2024 to be held on 20th November, explosive claims have been made by Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leaders Hitendra Thakur and Kshitij Thakur accusing BJP Leader Vinod Tawde of distributing money for votes. Thakur alleged that BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde was distributing money to voters in Palghar on the eve of the Maharashtra assembly election 2024. Vinod Tawde and the BJP, however, have denied the allegation. The BJP leader claimed he was in Nalasopara to provide guidance regarding election procedures and challenged the opposition parties to verify his activities.
19 November,2024 07:27 PM ISTA day before Maharashtra goes to the polls, BJP leader Vinod Tawde was accused of distributing cash to party workers. Accusing BJP of distributing money ahead of Assembly polls tomorrow, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leader Hitendra Thakur claimed that the election commissioner has recovered a bag filled with money and diaries. Workers of Bahujan Vikas Aghadi created a ruckus outside a hotel in Nalasopara Assembly constituency of Palghar today while a meeting of BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was underway inside.
19 November,2024 05:03 PM ISTOn the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti on 15th November, BJP chief JP Nadda visited the Gurudwara in Thane to offer prayers. However, this visit stirred a huge controversy. While news was circulating that the BJP chief was asked to leave the Gurudwara premises, Thane Gurudwara Committee has issued a clarification on the same. The committee in the statement has said that it was the mediapersons who were requested not to stand with their backs to the kirtan and were asked to maintain decorum. Take a look.
16 November,2024 03:22 PM ISTIf you have not faced auto-rickshaw bullying, high traffic congestion and choking from the pollution at BKC, it is highly likely you are not a regular commuter in this area. Ask any commuter about the pain of travelling or working at Mumbai’s costliest real-estate areas, and the discussion might not end soon. The problems are not new but have rather got worse with time as commuters accept it as a part and parcel of working in this posh area. What puts BKC in danger and why is it losing its shine? Take a look.
16 November,2024 01:25 PM ISTGeeta Jain, former mayor and MLA of Mira Bhayandar, is once again contesting as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by the BJP. Having previously won with a margin of over 15,000 votes, she asserts that vote division won’t affect her. She highlights her achievements as an MLA, including the cluster redevelopment scheme and 24-hour water supply for the city. Proudly calling herself the "Hindu Sherni," she is prepared for a three-way contest.
15 November,2024 06:32 PM ISTIn the lead-up to Maharashtra Elections 2024, Manoj Jamsutkar, a prominent local leader, addresses key issues facing Byculla residents, including the water crisis, redevelopment delays, poor last-mile connectivity, and pollution. Jamsutkar promises to prioritize changing dilapidated water lines, improving public transport, speeding up redevelopment, and tackling pollution caused by bakeries and construction sites. Watch this video to learn more about his vision for the area!
15 November,2024 06:23 PM ISTYamini Jadhav, the current MLA who contested the Lok Sabha election for the South Mumbai constituency, is now running again in her home turf. In this exclusive interview, she discusses the work she has accomplished along with her husband, Yashwant Jadhav. Confident in her chances, she claims the couple has transformed Byculla, asserting she needs no introduction in her constituency. She mentioned she hasn't looked into her opponents, trusting instead in the loyalty of her voters.
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