Formerly called Bombay, Mumbai is one of the most bustling cities of India. It is one of the largest cities in Indiahaving the highest numbers of voters compared to other cities in Maharashtra. As the capital city of the state of Maharashtra, Mumbai is politically one of the most important cities in western India. The voting rounds are finally here and Mumbai will vote on the 24th of April 2014. The political atmosphere across India is chaotic with voters from every part of India getting ready to cast their votes. IBN-Lokmat presents “Mumbai Meri Jaan” an exclusive show where IBN-Lokmat will reach out and speak to people from different parts of Mumbai bringing to you their viewsand opinions on the elections as well as candidates from their constituencies. Tune in to IBN-Lokmaton Tuesday the 8th of April at 6.30 pmto know more about what Mumbaikars think about the general elections and their expectations from the candidates.

The programme will cover 6 constituencies of Mumbai and would feature voters from different sections of the society express their views and opinions on the elections. Right from the local vendors, daily commuters, shopkeepers, women, workers, youngsters. These common people would express their views about what they expect from the new government, their favourite party and their preferences. The leading parties in Maharashtra are the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Aam Aadmi Party. IBN-Lokmat will also focus on speaking to the young generation by visiting college campuses and popular hangout joints.

This general election will be the longest election in the country’s history spanning across 9 phases that begin from the 7th of April and continue till the 12th of May 2014. IBN-Lokmat through “Mumbai Meri Jaan” takes a sneak peak in the day-to- day life of Mumbaikars and speak to the common public about their views on the elections of 2014. Tune in to IBN-Lokmat on Tuesday 8th April at 6.30 pm to hear what the people of Mumbai have to say only on Mumbai Meri Jaan.