Hope 2019 election witnesses a historic turnout: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: As the Election Commission announced dates for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the first-time voters to vote in record numbers.

PM Modi hoped that the 2019 election witnesses a historic turnout and urged all Indians to enrich the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with their active participation.

The PM said India is very proud of the EC for assiduously organising elections for several years.

"Best wishes to the Election Commission, all those officials and security personnel who will be on the field, across the length and breadth of India assuring smooth elections. India is very proud of the EC for assiduously organising elections for several years," the PM said.


PM Modi also wished all political parties and candidates the very best for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

"We may belong to different parties but our aim must be the same - the development of India and empowerment of every Indian," he said.


PM Modi made a strong pitch for the NDA and said, "In 2014, the people comprehensively rejected the UPA. There was unprecedented anger over the UPA’s corruption, nepotism and policy paralysis. India’s self-confidence was at an all-time low and the people of India wanted to rid the nation of such decay and pessimism. The last five years have shown that with the blessings and participation of 130 crore Indians, what was earlier deemed impossible has now become possible."

"2019 polls are about a spirit of confidence and positivity with which India is fulfilling the aspirations of its people," the PM said.

Urging voters to support NDA again, PM Modi said, "Guided by ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, NDA seeks your blessings again. We spent the last five years fulfilling basic necessities that were left unfulfilled for 70 long years. Now, time has come to build on that and create a strong, prosperous & secure India."