New Delhi: Congress party chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the electorate showcased their might by voting for Democracy and striving to save the Constitution from autocratic forces in the first three phases of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
He urged them to stay focused on the collective objective of protecting Democracy and safeguarding the Constitution.
"In the first three phases of the Lok Sabha elections, you have shown your might by voting for Democracy and striving to save the Constitution from autocratic forces. Today, 96 Lok Sabha constituencies in 10 States/UTs are going to vote.
Assembly elections for Andhra Pradesh and the first phase of Odisha Assembly elections would also be underway.
This is a crucial phase to turn the tide completely in favour of NYAY — Justice and make INDIA win," Kharge shared his message to the voters on his social media handle.
He also listed out the five promises - YUVA NYAY, KISAAN NYAY, NAARI NYAY, SHRAMIK NYAY and HISSEDARI NYAY - of the Congress party. "These are paramount in our fight to rekindle the spirit of freedom, justice, equality, liberty and fraternity in our beloved INDIA. I warmly welcome the first time voters who are the catalyst for change. Do vote and encourage your family, friends and neighbours to vote in large numbers," he wrote.
"Do not get deterred by the diversionary tactics of hateful speeches which divide the society. I urge you to completely focus on our collective objective in protecting Democracy and safeguarding the basis of our existence — The Constitution of India," the message read.
In the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 96 seats across 10 states and Union Territories are going to the polls on Monday. "All 175 seats of State Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats of State Legislative Assembly of Odisha simultaneously," a release from the Election Commission said.
It added that polling time in certain assembly segments of 17 Parliamentary Constituencies of Telangana was increased by one hour by the Commission (from 7 am till 6 pm) to increase voter participation.
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