Aamir Khan Schools Reporter On Language Row After Casting Vote In Mumbai BMC 2026 Elections; States, “Hindi? This Is Maharashtra”

Actor Aamir Khan entered the Marathi vs. Hindi language row or controversy today when he arrived to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. After casting his vote, he addressed the media, urging Mumbaikars to participate in the civic poll and complimenting the polling arrangements.

Aamir Khan Schools Reporter On Language Row After Casting Vote

While speaking in Marathi, some journalists asked him to repeat his message in Hindi. Aamir responded with a smile, saying, “Hindi mein? yeh Maharashtra hai, bhai” (In Hindi? This is Maharashtra). When a reporter mentioned that his message would be broadcast in Delhi as well, he replied, “Oh, it will go to Delhi too? Very good arrangements have been made. I would like to urge everyone: come and cast your valuable vote.”

Ongoing Language Row In Maharashtra

The language issue is a sensitive topic in Maharashtra, fueling the ongoing debate between Marathi and Hindi ahead of the BMC elections. BJP leader Kripashankar Singh’s statement that a Hindi-speaking individual could become Mumbai’s Mayor sparked strong reactions from Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, who have recently reconciled after a two-decade split.

The Thackerays appealed to the ‘Marathi Manoos,’ emphasising unity. Raj Thackeray warned, “This is the last election for the Marathi man. If you miss this opportunity today, you will be finished. Unite for Marathi and Maharashtra. Mumbai was built through the sacrifices of many.”

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended non-Marathi residents, asserting they are fully integrated into Mumbai. He criticised the Thackerays for targeting underprivileged communities, specifically North Indian residents, and dismissed allegations of incidents targeting auto-rickshaw and cab drivers, stating, “This is for publicity.”

About Maharashtra BMC Elections 2026

Polling for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections commenced at 7:30 am on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Several prominent figures were among the first to vote, setting an important tone for this crucial civic exercise after nearly four years. The election aims to fill 227 corporator seats, with approximately 1,700 candidates competing and over 1.03 crore voters participating. To facilitate maximum participation, the Maharashtra government declared a public holiday, allowing more citizens to vote during the day.

The polling process was being closely guarded, with over 28,000 police personnel deployed across Mumbai to ensure security. Voting will continue until 5:30 pm, after which the EVMs will be moved to secure locations. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 16, with results expected later that evening.

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