Former Indian cricketer and current head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, Rahul Dravid, made headlines as he exercised his voting right in Bengaluru on April 26. Standing patiently in line like any other citizen, Dravid emphasized the importance of voting, urging others to fulfill their civic duty.
In a viral video, Dravid highlighted the significance of democratic participation, encouraging every eligible voter to cast their ballot. His act of queuing up to vote resonated widely on social media platforms, earning praise for his commitment to democracy.
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“Voting went smoothly, and the process was very easy. It is important to take our democracy forward and I request everyone to step out and vote. I am expecting a larger voter turnout this time in Bengaluru. There are so many first-time voters as well, and everyone must use their franchise. If young boys and girls show up and cast their vote, it would be great,”Rahul Dravid expressed to Moneycontrol.
Rahul Dravid casted his vote in Malleswaram constituency. #Bengaluru #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/TOXIXEOUhp
— Pinky Rajpurohit 🇮🇳 (@Madrassan_Pinky) April 26, 2024
Joining Dravid in exercising his democratic right was former Indian spinner Anil Kumble, who also cast his vote in Karnataka. Sharing a snapshot with his wife on X (formerly known as Twitter), Kumble urged citizens to participate in the electoral process.
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“#Vote #Indiaelections2024 #Karnataka #bengaluru,” Anil Kumble tweeted.
#Vote #Indiaelections2024 #Karnataka #bengaluru pic.twitter.com/JDi9VYpIA6
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 26, 2024
As Karnataka votes on 14 seats in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the state’s contribution to the parliamentary representation remains significant. Spread across 28 seats in the 543-member Parliament, Karnataka’s electoral voice carries weight. With polling spanning various constituencies, including Udupi Chikamagalur, Bangalore Rural, and Chikballapur, civic engagement remains a cornerstone of India’s democratic ethos.
