A group of 250 Mumbaikars, who had left the city to attend weddings in their respective villages in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, will be travelling approximately 680 km for 18 to 20 hours in four buses to cast their votes in Mumbai. After exercising their franchise, they plan to return to the festivities in the neighbouring state. The group said voting was a top priority and they were committed to helping usher in development and a better future for all.

 
The travellers originally hail from the villages of Saripada, Palanpur, Mesar, Katra, Dalwada, Gadh, Madana, Sasa and Salse in Banaskantha district but live in Malad, Borivli, Goregaon, Kandivli and Ghatkopar. The buses were organised by their community in a bid to highlight their clan’s commitment to voting. The vehicles will ferry the voters back to their villages on the evening of November 20. Group members said they are looking to set an example for those who skip voting, citing the length of trips to booths and parking issues.