In a notable display of civic engagement, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan and children Aryan and Suhana Khan, cast their votes today during the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. The family visited a polling booth at Mount Mary School in Bandra, Mumbai, amidst tight security measures due to recent threats against the actor.
The voting took place on November 20, 2024, from 7 AM to 6 PM, with a voter turnout of approximately 58.22% reported by the afternoon. This election saw a total of 4,136 candidates contesting for 288 assembly seats across the state. Prominent political parties involved include the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Congress, among others.
Dressed casually yet stylishly, Shah Rukh Khan wore a white shirt paired with blue denim jeans and a beanie cap. Gauri Khan complemented him in a beige coat over a white tank top, while Suhana donned a chic green polka dot outfit, and Aryan opted for an all-black ensemble. Their appearance attracted significant media attention as they fulfilled their democratic duty.
Other celebrities also participated in the elections, including Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, who encouraged fans to exercise their right to vote. The presence of such high-profile figures at polling stations is seen as an effort to inspire greater voter turnout among the public.
The counting of votes is scheduled for November 23, 2024, marking a crucial moment in determining the future political landscape of Maharashtra.
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