Akshay Kumar Urges Mumbaikars To Vote: ‘Don’t Waste Time Talking, Become A Real Hero’ | India Today

0 January 15, 2026 00:37

On this Special Report, the focus is on the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as Mumbai goes to the polls. Actor Akshay Kumar, after casting his early vote, urged citizens to participate actively in the democratic process to address civic grievances. He stated, ‘If you want to become a real hero of Mumbai, then don’t waste time talking, come and vote.’ The program features insights from political strategist Amitabh Tiwari and analyst Jayant Mankar, who discuss the challenges of urban apathy and the historical voter turnout trends in the city. With a massive budget of over 74,000 crore at stake, the discussion highlights critical issues such as infrastructure, waterlogging, and pollution. The bulletin also features BJP leader Ashish Shelar and other prominent figures emphasizing the importance of the ‘Pehle Matdan, Phir Jalpan’ spirit to ensure a developed Mumbai through increased voter participation in Asia’s richest civic body.

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