Rajinikanth, Ajith appeal to Tamil Nadu voters to exercise franchise

Apr 18, 2019, 9:40 AM IST

Chennai: Polling began on Thursday morning in 95 Parliamentary constituencies spread across 11 states and one union territory in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2019. Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth cast his vote at the polling station in Stella Maris College, in Chennai Central constituency. Popular Tamil actor, Vijay was spotted standing in a queue at a polling booth in Chennai to cast his ballot.

Tamil actor Ajith and his wife Shalini too exercised their franchise in Chennai. Actors Suriya and Jyothika have arrived at a polling booth to cast their votes. They were among the early voters to cast their ballot at a polling booth in Thiruvanmiyur, near Chennai. Polling for 38 of 39 constituencies of Tamil Nadu commenced from 7 am on Thursday. The Election Commission had rescinded polls in the Vellore constituency.