New Delhi: As the second phase of voting began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters to go out and vote and “strengthen our democracy”.
“Dear Citizens of India, Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls start today. I am sure all those whose seats are polling today will strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
Dear Citizens of India,
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2019
Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls start today. I am sure all those whose seats are polling today will strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise.
I hope more youngsters head to the polling booths and vote!
“I hope more youngsters head to the polling booths and vote!” Modi wrote.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi urged voters to "vote for Nyay" (justice).
Gandhi appealed voters to vote for justice to unemployed youth, struggling farmers, small businessmen and those who were persecuted due to their religion or caste. He used the hashtag "VoteNyayVoteCongress" with his appeal.
When you vote today, remember that you vote for Nyay.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 18, 2019
Nyay for our unemployed youth; for our struggling farmers; for the small traders whose businesses were destroyed by Demonetisation; for those who were persecuted because of their caste or religion. #VoteNyayVoteCongress pic.twitter.com/VvEZPPX5b8
Voting will be held in 115 constituencies in the third, 71 in the fourth phase, 51 in the fifth phase, 59 in the sixth and 59 in the seventh phase. The results will be declared on May 23.
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