Locals in Thane participated in the `Run and Vote 2024` mini-marathon which was intended to raise awareness about the impending Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on May 20. The event held on Saturday was organised by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Thane Collectorate, Thane District Athletic Association and Thane Citizens Foundation. 

The mini-marathon began at 6.30 am with the city`s collector Ashok Shingare and Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao leading the way. Before the start, participants, municipal officials and employees took an oath to exercise their right to vote.