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AICWA urges Bollywood stars to promote voting, requests postponement of shoots on election day

The All Indian Cine Workers Association has called upon Bollywood celebrities to encourage people to vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, which will be held on May 20.

Taking to their official handle, AICWA wrote, “All Indian Cine Workers Association calls upon all Bollywood Actors and Actresses to motivate the Public to Vote on May 20, 2024, in Mumbai and its surrounding areas. This Election is vital for shaping the Future of our Nation.”

They urged megastar Amitabh Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and others to encourage fans to cast their vote during the elections.

The Cinema Workers Association shared a letter requesting the channels, producers and production houses postpone the shooting on May 20.

https://twitter.com/AICWAofficial/status/1791841864405930337?t=KQFRbjtV7MHp3yMHVfGIuw&s=19

Earlier, Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan also encouraged people to get their fingers inked amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

A total of 49 constituencies across eight states will go for voting during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 20.

The general elections are being held across seven phases. The counting of votes will happen on June 4.

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