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BMC Elections 2026: Hema Malini Hits Back At Trolls After Mathura Sports Event Criticism; Quips, 'Has Rahi Hu'
BMC Elections 2026: As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections 2026 kick off, several Bollywood celebrities have already cast their votes, with videos from polling booths quickly going viral on social media. Voting for the civic body elections is being held today (Thursday, January 15) across Mumbai's 227 wards, with polling beginning at 7:30 am. Long queues were seen outside several booths as voters turned up early to exercise their democratic right.
Prominent film personalities, including Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Aamir Khan, veteran lyricist Gulzar, and actress-BJP MP Hema Malini were spotted at polling stations. Their presence drew attention online, with fans praising them for participating in the electoral process.
BMC Elections 2026: Actress BJP-MP Flaunts Her Inked Finger
Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini cast her vote early on polling day during the BMC Elections 2026, proudly showing off her inked finger. A video of the 77-year-old actor-politician speaking after voting, shared by ANI on X (formerly Twitter), has been gaining traction online.
Speaking about the kind of development she hopes to see in Mumbai, Hema Malini stressed the need for better road conditions and safety. In the video, shared by ANI on Twitter (X), she says, "Achi hawa chahiye, gadha mukt road chahiye, suraksha chahiye, pragati chahiye. To aap sabko sath dena padega, sarkaar ka sath denge tabhi ye sab hoga" - translating to clean air, pothole-free roads, improved security, and overall progress.
The BJP MP also urged citizens to step out in large numbers and participate in the democratic process.
BMC Elections 2026: Hema Malini Claps Back At Trolls Over Criticising Her For Her Rude Expressions
After casting her vote in the BMC Elections 2026, actress and BJP MP Hema Malini also had a witty response for online trolls who had criticised her for appearing "cold" and "rude" during a recent sports event in Mathura.
For the uninitiated, the veteran star faced heavy backlash on social media after a video from the MP Sports Competition went viral, showing her distributing medals without visible expressions or verbally congratulating the participants.
Days after the controversy, Hema Malini addressed the trolling with humour. Showing her inked finger to the camera after voting, the 77-year-old quipped, "Main has rahi hu", shutting down critics with a smile.
Her light-hearted remark quickly caught attention online, with many praising her for handling the trolling with grace and wit.
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