Mumbai Congress president Milind Deora Monday congratulated the Election Commission for peacefully conducting elections in the metropolis.
In a statement, Deora, the Congress' Mumbai South Lok Sabha candidate, also appreciated the efforts of the Mumbai police and other security personnel deployed for poll duty.
"The voters are the real heroes of this election and I thank them for strengthening our democracy today. On behalf of the Mumbai Congress, I congratulate the Election Commission for peacefully conducting elections in Mumbai," he said.
"I also appreciate and thank Mumbai Police and other security personnel for maintaining law and order in the city," he added.
He thanked party workers, stating they "demonstrated their commitment to the values of the Congress".
He also said that the media kept a close vigil on the proceedings.
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