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PM Modi Urges Record Voter Turnout in Tamil Nadu, Bengal Assembly Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to participate enthusiastically in the ongoing Assembly elections, describing voting as a sacred democratic duty. He made a special appeal to youth and women voters in both states to ensure a record turnout. Polling began on Thursday under tight security, with Tamil Nadu voting in a single phase and West Bengal in two phases. The counting of votes for both states is scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: PM Modi Calls Voting Sacred Duty in Tamil Nadu, Bengal Polls

  • PM Modi appeals for high voter turnout
  • Special call to youth and women voters
  • Polling underway in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
  • West Bengal election being held in two phases
  • Vote counting scheduled for May 4
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PM Modi calls voting "sacred democratic duty", urges record turnout in Tamil Nadu and Bengal polls

PM Narendra Modi urges youth and women to ensure a record turnout in the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly elections, calling voting a sacred democratic duty.

"I urge all voters to fulfil this sacred democratic duty with great enthusiasm. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to turn out in large numbers for the Assembly elections, calling voting a "sacred democratic duty."

In separate posts on X, the Prime Minister made a special appeal to youth and women to participate enthusiastically and ensure a record turnout.

"As the people of Tamil Nadu prepare to vote in the Assembly elections, I urge all voters to fulfil this sacred democratic duty with great enthusiasm. In particular, I call upon the youth and women of Tamil Nadu to turn out in large numbers and pave the way for a record turnout of votes," PM Modi wrote.

Extending a similar message to West Bengal, where the first phase of polling is underway, he urged people to take part in what he described as a "festival of democracy".

"The first phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections is today. I call upon all citizens to participate with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. I especially urge my young friends and the women of West Bengal to vote in large numbers," he said.

Polling began in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Thursday under tight security arrangements. Voting will continue till 6:00 pm.

Mock polls were conducted at polling stations in both states before voting began.

Tamil Nadu is voting in a single phase for all 234 Assembly constituencies.

West Bengal is witnessing a two-phase election for its 294 Assembly seats. The first phase covers 152 constituencies, while the second phase is scheduled for April 29.

According to the Election Commission of India, a total of 1,478 candidates are in the fray in the first phase.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Calling it a 'festival of democracy' is a nice way to put it. In Bengal, every vote counts more than ever. Hope people look beyond violence and freebies and vote for development this time.
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Aman W
While the message is positive, I wish the appeal for high turnout came with an equal emphasis from all parties on clean campaigning. The rhetoric in both states has been very divisive.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's impressive to see the scale of Indian elections. Urging women and youth specifically is crucial for an inclusive democracy. Hope the process is peaceful and fair.
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Karthik V
Done my duty in Chennai today! The queue was long but the atmosphere was good. No matter who you support, casting your vote is the first step to holding leaders accountable. 🇮🇳
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Meera T
Special focus on women voters is welcome. In many households, women's votes are still influenced by male family members. Such direct appeals empower them to make their own choice.

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