PM urges youth to vote to strengthen democracy

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

As polling for the phase two of elections began Thursday morning, urged the youth to cast their vote.

"Phase 2 of the polls start today. I am sure all those whose seats are polling today will strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise," he tweeted.

On election days, Modi usually takes to urging people to turn up at polling stations.

"I hope more youngsters head to the polling booths and vote," he said.

Polling began Thursday morning for 95 seats spread across 11 states and the Union Territory of Puducherry with witnessing contest in 38 constituencies.

Voting was also underway in 35 assembly constituencies in Odisha and in 18 assembly seats in

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First Published: Thu, April 18 2019. 09:20 IST