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Sachin Tendulkar Votes With Family in Mumbai’s BMC Elections

The cricket icon’s polling-station visit, captured by ANI, is being cited as a push for turnout in the contest to lead India’s richest civic body.

Overview

  • Tendulkar arrived at a Mumbai polling station with wife Anjali and relatives to cast votes in the BMC elections on Thursday.
  • Video from ANI and other visuals showed the family entering the premises as voters and media looked on.
  • The former India captain briefly interacted with officials and, according to local reports, encouraged citizens to participate in voting.
  • The election determines leadership of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, with citywide turnout drawing close attention.
  • Separately, The Times of India has reported that Arjun Tendulkar will marry Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai on March 5, with celebrations expected to begin March 3.