Close X
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Want Change, Cast Vote: Vidya Balan

Darpan News Desk IANS, 14 Mar, 2019 11:55 PM

    Award winning actress Vidya Balan has urged citizens for maximum participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted 29 times in an hour to celebrities across genres to mobilise voters.


    Vidya told her followers and admirers and all people at large that if they wished to see change in society and the country then it was really important to get their fingers inked this April-May.


    "I feel if we want a changed society and the country then, we need to participate in that process and the first thing we can do towards that is to cast our votes. It is our responsibility and right to cast our votes," Vidya said.


    "I think we will not get anything by raising fingers at each others. Instead, people should get their fingers inked to see positive changes...


    "If you are turning 18 on April 28, then you have no excuse not to vote on April 29. I urge all to cast their votes because it's really necessary," she added.


    The national award winning actress was interacting with the media at the special screening of "Photograph" along with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ritesh Batra on Wednesday here, when she urged for all out participation by voters.


    Modi, in a series of tweets on Wednesday, reached out to prominent personalities from a wide spectrum, ranging from politicians, Bollywood celebrities and top business leaders asking them to encourage citizens to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming polls.


    Modi urged Congress President Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Celebs Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and others to strengthen voter awareness efforts across the country.


    Maharashtra will got to the polls in four phases during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from may 11.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Priyanka Chopra and Sophie Turner Serve the Wildest Looks in the New Jonas Brothers Video

    The Jonas Brothers have reunited for a single titled "Sucker" after a gap of six years. Its video features Nick Jonas' actress wife Priyanka Chopra too.

    Priyanka Chopra and Sophie Turner Serve the Wildest Looks in the New Jonas Brothers Video

    I Want My Roles To Be Complicated: Vicky Kaushal

    Actor Vicky Kaushal, who has been on a roll in the Hindi film industry, says that in real life he is quite a "safe" person but he doesn't mind experimenting with the roles he takes on-screen.    

    I Want My Roles To Be Complicated: Vicky Kaushal

    Sonu Nigam Unveils Songs For Maha Shivaratri

    Sonu Nigam Unveils Songs For Maha Shivaratri
    Singer Sonu Nigam has come up with two spiritual singles, "Shiv Shankara" and "Bam Bhole Bam", for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri, which falls on March 4.    

    Sonu Nigam Unveils Songs For Maha Shivaratri

    Kartik Teams Up With Imtiaz Ali For 'Love Aaj Kal' Sequel

    Actor Kartik Aaryan has collaborated with one of his "favourite" filmmakers Imtiaz Ali for the sequel to "Love Aaj Kal".    

    Kartik Teams Up With Imtiaz Ali For 'Love Aaj Kal' Sequel

    Kareena Kapoor Khan Gives ‘Bebology’ To Ranveer Singh To Be Better Hubby To Deepika

    Kareena Kapoor Khan Gives ‘Bebology’ To Ranveer Singh To Be Better Hubby To Deepika
    We personally think he needs no help in the ‘best husband’ department. But, he thinks there is still room for improvement.    

    Kareena Kapoor Khan Gives ‘Bebology’ To Ranveer Singh To Be Better Hubby To Deepika

    ‘Kesari’ Song Release: Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar Get Slammed By Twitter

    Actor Akshay Kumar just released a ‘happy’ song during a serious situation for, which he got slammed.

    ‘Kesari’ Song Release: Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar Get Slammed By Twitter