Arijit Singh and Koel Roy Vote in West Bengal Elections 2026
Arijit Singh Casts His Vote
Arijit Singh, along with his wife Koel Roy, was seen voting in Jiyaganj, Murshidabad, earlier today (April 23) for the West Bengal Elections 2026. A video capturing their exit from the polling booth has gone viral on social media, showcasing the couple's participation in the electoral process. The couple was approached by photographers, who posed questions to Arijit, who responded playfully. However, he chose not to display his inked finger to the media.
Arijit Singh Discusses the Elections
In the trending video, when asked about his voting experience, Arijit was encouraged by the photographers to share a message since they had traveled a long distance. The Kesariya singer humorously remarked that giving a message while voting might lead to chaos, jokingly suggesting it could make him appear like a politician. Consequently, he politely declined to provide any election-related message. When asked to show his inked finger, the Phir Mohabbat singer smiled and stated that his presence at the polling center was proof of his vote.
Famous Singer Arijit Singh cast his vote. The singer cast his vote in his hometown of Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal. pic.twitter.com/rNLOrnaAX2
— Abir Ghoshal (@abirghoshal) April 23, 2026
Arijit greeted the photographers with a smile, urging them to cover the democratic event responsibly. Notably, several individuals, including actress Swastika Mukherjee, have raised concerns about their names missing from the voter list for the West Bengal Elections 2026, which prevented her from voting. She also faced a similar issue during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
About Arijit Singh
Recently, Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, a decision that left many fans disheartened. Although he will no longer be involved in playback singing for films, he plans to continue creating music and performing live. Additionally, he is venturing into filmmaking with an upcoming pan-India jungle adventure project. Throughout his playback career, Arijit has delivered numerous hit songs across various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi. He holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer Male and has also received two National Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. Fans are eagerly anticipating updates on his directorial debut.