'Increase in tax of those who do not vote or get punishment', is this statement of Bollywood actor right or wrong?
Paresh Rawal: Voting for the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is going on today in many states of the country. Meanwhile, voting is going on today on 13 Lok Sabha seats of Maharashtra in which many Bollywood actors came to exercise their franchise. In the same sequence, Bollywood actor and BJP leader Paresh Rawal also reached the polling booth and voted and said a big thing about those who did not exercise their franchise.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Paresh Rawal said, “There should be some provisions for those who do not vote, like increase in taxes or provision of some other punishment.” A lot of headlines are being made about his statement and people are calling it right or wrong as per their discretion.
Important statement of Paresh Rawal
Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal exercised his franchise during the 5th phase of voting today and said something big for those who did not vote. While talking to news agency ANI, Paresh Rawal clarified that “People say the government does not do this, it does not do that and if you do not vote today, you will be responsible for it, the government will not be responsible.”
Paresh Rawal did not stop here, he also said that “There should be some provision for the voters who do not exercise their franchise, either their tax should be increased or some other punishment should be given.” A lot of headlines are being made regarding this statement of the Bollywood actor.
Feedback is being received on social media
This statement of Paresh Rawal has become a topic of discussion on social media. People are reacting strongly on whether this is right or wrong. On behalf of X handle users, it is being described as a democratic right and it is being said that whoever wants to can exercise his right.
There is a section on social media itself which seems to agree with Paresh Rawal's statement and is registering their reaction against those who do not exercise their franchise.
Voting percentage figures in the 5th phase
Voting continues for the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. During this period, 36.73 percent voting took place till 1 pm.
Talking about state-wise figures, 34.62% voting took place in Bihar, 34.79% in Jammu and Kashmir, 41.89% in Jharkhand, 52.02% in Ladakh, 27.78% in Maharashtra, 35.31% in Odisha, 39.55% in Uttar Pradesh and 48.41% in West Bengal. Already happened.
Note– These figures of voting percentage are till 1 pm and it is possible that it may change with the passage of time.
