Mukesh Ambani emphasized the importance of voting in a brief statement to the media. “Harek bhartiyon ko vote dena chahie, yah meri sab deshvasiyon se appeal hai…,” he said, urging every Indian to participate in the electoral process.

The bustling metropolis of Mumbai witnessed mixed participation, with Mumbai North recording 14.71 per cent, Mumbai South lagging at 12.75 per cent, and Mumbai North West showing a promising 17.53 per cent.

"A lot of complaints from voters about the facilities outside the booths @ECISVEEP. At least having the voter lines in shade/fans could help. They don't want much, just basics to stay cool. Please look into it," Thackeray posted on X.

Polling stations in various parts of Mumbai experienced a steady turnout, with early voters such as Union Minister Piyush Goyal, industrialist Anil Ambani, and actor Akshay Kumar casting their ballots. Other prominent early voters included Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, former Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, actors Janhvi Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar, and Marathi theatre actor Prashant Damle.

Superstar Akshay Kumar was among the early voters who made his way to the polling booth. After casting his vote, he shared his thoughts on the importance of voting for the nation's future. "...I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what they deem is right... I think voter turnout will be good," he commented optimistically.

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