Mumbaikars, just show your inked finger to get a treat! Restaurants offer discounts to voters in Lok Sabha Elections

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Also Read: Mumbai rainstorm: Who is Bhavesh Bhide owner of 'illegal' hoarding collapsed in Ghatkopar After casting their votes, voters can avail of discounts at different eateries in the metro city under schemes like “Pledge to Vote" and “Democracy discount" on May 20 and May 21. According to an Indian Express report, the “Pledge To Vote" campaign by the Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) has included several hotels and restaurants in Maharashtra. These eateries will offer a 10- 20 per cent discount to customers who cast their votes.

Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 67.25% voter turnout in phase 4 polling, slight dip from 2019 The association has also advised its members to engage with the public and encourage them to vote in larger numbers by offering discounts on bills to boost voter turnout. To avail of the discount, people must display the indelible ink on their fingers. Also Read: Top Events of the Day: PM Modi in Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL match, CUET UG and more In another offer, a few hotels and restaurants in Mumbai will offer a 20 per cent discount on dine-in bills for local voters on May 20 and 21, reported PTI.

The initiative has been launched by the National Restaurant Association of India. Several constituencies of Maharastra have witnessed polling during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which began on April 19. Key Maharashtra seats going to poll on May 20 are Mumbai, Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane.