New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to all voters in Himachal Pradesh to participate in the voting process and create a new record of voting. He wished the youth of the state who voted for the first time on this occasion.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister took to Twitter and said, "I request all the voters of Devbhoomi to participate with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy and create a new record of voting. My special wishes to all the youth of the state who voted for the first time on this occasion."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur also urged voters to come out in big numbers and enthusiastically participate in the "festival of democracy". He said every vote will help build a prosperous Himachal Pradesh. "First vote, then refreshments. Dear fellow state residents, today is the day of voting. My humble request to all voters of Himachal Pradesh is to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm," he said in a tweet in Hindi. "Vote in huge numbers, your one vote will help build a prosperous Himachal," he added.
The chief minister also responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Twitter urged the people to enthusiastically participate in the polling. Thakur said on Modi's call, the people of Himachal will create a new voting record. "Hearty greetings respected prime minister ji. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the voters of Devbhoomi Himachal about voting. "Certainly, according to your call, voters in the state will create a new record by participating in the polling and are going to create a new 'riwaaz' (trend). Warm greetings to you," Thakur said in another tweet.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi appealed to voters in Himachal Pradesh to vote in large numbers and contribute to the progress of their state. "Himachal will vote for OPS. Himachal will vote for employment. Himachal will vote for 'Har Ghar Laxmi'. Come, vote in large numbers, and make your valuable contribution for the progress and prosperous future of Himachal," Gandhi tweeted.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur urged voters in Himachal Pradesh to come out and vote on priority. "People of Devbhoomi Himachal are going to vote today for the future of the state. Only a corruption-free government with a record in good governance will take Himachal forward on the path of progress. Be a part of this celebration of democracy, inspire others, and make the right choice," he tweeted.