On November 20, 2024, renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan cast his vote in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, commending the peaceful and organized polling process. After voting, he urged citizens to come out and vote, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling their democratic duty. His appeal was echoed by other prominent personalities, including Bollywood celebrities like Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Twinkle Khanna, all of whom also made a public stand for the power of voting. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister and Deputy CM also called for a strong voter turnout, making voting an essential focus of the day.
As voting continued across the state, Mahadevan’s message resonated with the need for civic participation in India’s democratic process.