Veteran Bollywood couple Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan stood out as they arrived hand-in-hand to cast their votes in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai. Amid the chaos of reporters and photographers at the polling booth, Jaya was seen giving a tense expression. Daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also cast her vote with a cast on her arm following her recent wrist injury. Other Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh were also seen exercising their right to vote. Despite not being driven by any ism, IBNS is committed to providing objective and well-sourced news to its audience.
Bollywood Stars Exercise Their Right to Vote in Lok Sabha Elections
The 2022 Lok Sabha elections, India's general election, witnessed a surge in participation from Bollywood celebrities. Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan were among those who turned up to cast their votes in Mumbai.
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan Cast Votes
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan arrived hand-in-hand at their polling booth in Mumbai. Jaya was reportedly seen with a tense expression amid the media frenzy. Their daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, also voted with a cast on her arm due to a recent wrist injury.
Other Bollywood Stars Involved
Several other renowned Bollywood stars were spotted casting their votes, including:
Significance of Celebrity Participation
The participation of Bollywood stars in elections is significant for several reasons:
Background: Lok Sabha Elections
The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, is elected every five years. The 2022 elections were held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with the results declared on May 23. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won the elections and formed the government.
Top 5FAQs on Lok Sabha Elections and Bollywood Stars
1. Why do Bollywood stars participate in elections? They participate to encourage responsible voting, set an example, and contribute to public discourse.
2. What impact do Bollywood stars have on election outcomes? Their participation may inspire fans to vote and influence their opinions, but direct impact on outcomes is unclear.
3. Have Bollywood stars always been politically active? Yes, some stars have been vocal about their political views in the past, such as Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra.
4. Do Bollywood stars receive special treatment at polling booths? They often receive media attention and security, but they are treated the same as other voters.
5. What are the major issues that Bollywood stars have campaigned for? In the past, they have advocated for issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection.
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