Mumbai: Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, and Suniel Shetty have appealed to the people, ahead of the phase 5 of the LS polls, to exercise their right to vote.
Shah Rukh Khan made the call in a message posted online, saying 'As responsible Indian citizens we must exercise our right to vote this Monday in Maharashtra. Let's carry out our duty as Indians and vote keeping our country's best interests in mind. Go forth Promote, our right to Vote'.
While asking others to vote, actor Salman Khan said he exercises 365 days a year no matter what, adding that ‘now I'm going to exercise my right to vote on the 20th of May no matter what. So do whatever you want to do man, but go and vote and don't trouble your Bharat Mata .. Bharat Mata ki Jai’.
In a video message, Akshay Kumar asked voters not to miss the opportunity to choose their MPs .
"May 20 offers an opportunity to Mumbaikaars that comes only once in five years - an opportunity to exercise your right to vote and choose your Lok Sabha MP. Don't miss it because each vote matters. Enjoy your Sunday and do your duty for the country on Monday," Kumar was quoted as saying.
Suniel Shetty termed voting a responsibility, adding: "As a proud Mumbaikaar, I will certainly vote. On May 20, please step out and do cast your vote.’
Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra said: "I appeal to all Mumbaikaars who are eligible to vote - please go out and vote on May 20. Voting is your right and make use of you."
Music composer Vishal Dadlani said he will return from a journey to Mumbai to cast his vote.
"Voting is the most important duty that you have towards your democracy. If you don't vote, you lose the right to question your leaders and hold them accountable," he was quoted as saying.