Prime Minister Modi made a special appeal to young voters and first-time voters to turn out in large numbers.

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged voters to exercise their right to vote in record numbers as the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls begin in 102 constituencies.

He specifically called on young voters and first-time voters to turn out in large numbers.

In a post on exercise their right to vote.”

He added: “I particularly appeal to young voters and first-time voters to vote in large numbers. After all, every vote counts, every voice counts!” Modi issued the appeal in multiple Indian languages.

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