PM Modi urges Naveen Patnaik and others to work towards poll awareness
Leaders of Opposition, dignitaries from the field of sports, journalism, entertainment industry were also appealed to
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in a series of tweets urged Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and other party leaders and dignitaries to improve participation in “voting across the country in the coming elections.”
The Election Commission of India announced General Elections and also Lok Sabha elections for 91 constituencies in 20 states beginning from April 11. Counting of all phases will be held on 23rd May.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of tweets urged dignitaries from various strata in improving voting turnout for upcoming elections.
He tagged AICC president Rahul Gandhi, TMC head Mamta Bannerjee, Congress’ Sharad Pawar, BSP’s Mayawati, SP’s Akhilesh Yadav, RJD’s Tejaswi Yadav and DMK’s MK Stalin.
I appeal to @RahulGandhi, @MamataOfficial, @PawarSpeaks, @Mayawati, @yadavakhilesh, @yadavtejashwi and @mkstalin to encourage increased voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A high turnout augurs well for our democratic fabric.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Honourable PM urged Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, Andhra’s N Chandrababu Naidu, Leader of Opposition in AP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy “to work towards bringing maximum Indians to the polling booths”.
I call upon KCR Garu, @Naveen_Odisha, @hd_kumaraswamy, @ncbn and @ysjagan to work towards bringing maximum Indians to the polling booths in the upcoming elections. May voter awareness efforts be strengthened across the length and breadth of India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
He solicited “support and active participation in improving voting across the country” from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan, Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling.
Dear @NitishKumar, @irvpaswan and @pawanchamling5, soliciting your support and active participation in improving voting across the country in the coming elections.
Let us strive to create an atmosphere where maximum voting can take place.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Social activists like Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, Kiran Bedi, the international sand artist from Odisha Sudarshan Pattnaik, and spiritual gurus like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Sadhguru and Swami Ramdev were requested by the PM to “inspire people towards greater democratic participation. ”
Dear @k_satyarthi, @thekiranbedi and @sudarsansand,
A vote gives voice to people's aspirations.
As widely respected personalities, your efforts towards increasing voter awareness will strengthen India's democracy.
I request you to lend your voice for the same.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Wrestlers Yogeswar Dutt, Sushil Kumar, Badminton stars Srikanth Kidambi, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, “prolific” Phogat sisters, cricketing legends Anil Kumble, VVS Kumble, Virendra Sehwag, and current cricket team members MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were asked by Narendra Modi to contribute to high voting turnout.
Dear @msdhoni, @imVkohli and @ImRo45,
You are always setting outstanding records on the cricketing field but this time, do inspire the 130 crore people of India to set a new record of high voter turnout in the upcoming elections.
When this happens, democracy will be the winner!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
The prolific Phogat sisters, @geeta_phogat, @BabitaPhogat, @PhogatRitu and @Phogat_Vinesh manifest the best of Indian sporting talent.
We've seen you in the wrestling world.
I urge you all to support the movement to ensure greater voter participation in the 'Chunavi Dangal.'
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
India’s leading journalists Rahul Kanwal, Sudhir Chaudhary, Anjana Om Kashyam, Rubika Liyaquat, and veterans of media world Rajat Sharma, Subash Chandra and Vineet Jain were called upon by PM “to spread awareness on voter registration.”
I appeal to @RubikaLiyaquat, @anjanaomkashyap, @sudhirchaudhary, @rahulkanwal and the team of @republic to spread awareness on voter registration, and why every Indian, particularly the youth should vote.
Your support can ensure more people exercise their franchise.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
The stars from the entertainment industry such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Amir Khan to ensure an impressive turnout in upcoming elections.
Urging @SrBachchan, @iamsrk and @karanjohar to creatively ensure high voter awareness and participation in the coming elections.
Because…its all about loving your democracy (and strengthening it). 🙂
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Lastly, he addressed Indians so that we come together and “ensure maximum number of Indians come out to vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.”
My fellow Indians,
Urging you all to strengthen voter awareness efforts across India.
Let us all ensure maximum number of Indians come out to vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
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