New Delhi, April 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the people of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the upcoming assembly elections in the two states and the Union Territory.
In separate messages in English, in addition to Assamese, Malayalam, and Tamil – the regional languages of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry respectively – PM Modi particularly requested the youth and women to come out and vote in large numbers.
"As polling begins for the Assam Assembly elections, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers. I hope that the state's youth and women voters participate enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and public duty," he said in a post on X.
Addressing the people of Kerala, the prime minister said that record participation in voting will add vigour to Kerala's democratic spirit.
"I particularly request the youth and women of the state to come out and vote in large numbers," he said.
PM Modi also urged every voter in Puducherry to participate in record numbers.
"I especially appeal to our youth and to women voters to strengthen the process of democracy. Every vote matters in shaping the future of Puducherry," he said.
Polling for the 126-member assembly in Assam, the 140-member assembly in Kerala, and for 30 seats in Puducherry is being held on Thursday.
The Puducherry Assembly has a total of 30 elected seats. Additionally, three members are nominated by the central government.
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