Rahul Dravid’s Acts at the Voting Center Win Hearts. Video

Dravid, just like a common man, stood in the queue before he had the opportunity to cast his vote for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He also urged people to come out and vote. After casting his vote, Dravid spoke to the media and said, “Everyone must come out and vote. It is an opportunity we get in a democracy.”

Dravid’s former teammate and legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble also exercised his voting rights in Bengaluru. Karnataka, which contributes 28 seats in 543-member Parliament, will witness polling in two phases in which voting will be held on 14 seats today – Udupi Chikamagalur, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South, Chikballapur, Kolar. In the 2019 elections, Karnataka saw the BJP securing 25 seats out of 28 seats. This time, the BJP is contesting in 25 seats, with its state ally JDS vying for the remaining 3 seats.

The three constituencies contested by JDS are part of the second phase – Hassan, Mandya, and Kolar. Voting began at 7 am on Friday and will conclude at 6 pm. The third phase election will be held on May 7.