Why Mumbai showed India the finger
Sukumar Ranganathan -
Friday, May 01, 2009 1:08 PM
Mumbai may have flipped India a bird by simply not turning up to vote yesterday -- despite attempts by activisit groups to get them to exercise their franchise.
According to the Election Commission, voter turnout in Mumbai was between 42% and 45% this time, as compared to 47% in the 2004 parliamentary elections.
But does anyone know why those who voted too seemed to be flipping India a bird as the three Bachchans are doing in this photograph?
I am told the reason is pretty well-known in Mumbai.
This article, for instance, says why.
Not too many people in other parts of the country, however, were aware of this.
And were witness to several celebrities flipping a bid at the cameras.
This blogger considers that one of the high points of the election coverage this year.