Hema Malini's VIP Treatment at BMC Polls Sparks Outrage Among Voters

• BJP MP Hema Malini received VIP treatment at a Mumbai BMC election polling booth, bypassing the queue.
• A senior citizen openly objected to the special treatment, stating, "Why VIP treatment? We are also elderly, and we also have to wait. In a democracy, everyone is equal."
• The incident, captured in a viral video, sparked a debate on democratic equality during the Maharashtra BMC elections 2026.
• Hema Malini appealed to Mumbaikars to vote for security, clean air, and pothole-free roads, but avoided direct answers on the VIP treatment controversy.
• The BMC elections saw 1700 candidates contesting for 227 seats, with voting from 7:30 AM to 6 PM, but Mumbai recorded a low turnout.

Why It Matters: Hema Malini's VIP treatment at BMC polls ignited a debate on democratic equality and voter fairness.