In mega Twitter appeal, PM urges Oppn, Bollywood and sport stars to encourage high voter turnout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged opposition leaders namely Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav and MK Stalin to encourage people for high voter participation. PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote, “I appeal to @RahulGandhi, @MamataOfficial, @PawarSpeaks, @Mayawati, @yadavakhilesh, @yadavtejashwi and @mkstalin to encourage increased voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A high turnout augurs well for our democratic fabric.”

I appeal to @RahulGandhi, @MamataOfficial, @PawarSpeaks, @Mayawati, @yadavakhilesh, @yadavtejashwi and @mkstalin to encourage increased voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A high turnout augurs well for our democratic fabric.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

In a series of tweet, PM Modi also appealed leaders like K. Chandrashekar Rao, HD Kumaraswamy, Chandrababu Naidu and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to work towards bringing maximum Indians to the polling booths in the upcoming elections.

I call upon KCR Garu, @Naveen_Odisha, @hd_kumaraswamy, @ncbn and @ysjagan to work towards bringing maximum Indians to the polling booths in the upcoming elections. May voter awareness efforts be strengthened across the length and breadth of India.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

He also sought support of his alliance partners like Nitish Kumar and Ram Vilas Paswan for their active participation in improving voting across the country in the coming elections. “Let us strive to create an atmosphere where maximum voting can take place,” PM Modi tweeted.

Dear @NitishKumar, @irvpaswan and @pawanchamling5, soliciting your support and active participation in improving voting across the country in the coming elections.

Let us strive to create an atmosphere where maximum voting can take place.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

To woo the young voters to cast their votes in the upcoming polls, PM Modi urged leaders like Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Chirag Paswan and Anurag Thakur to increase awareness among the youth on the importance of voting.

Dear @HarsimratBadal_ , @ichiragpaswan and @AUThackeray, increasing awareness among the youth on the importance of voting is a paramount task in front of us.

Urging you to do your best to ensure high public participation in the upcoming elections.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

PM Modi also solicited the help of spiritual leaders like Sri Sri Ravishankar, Sadguru Jaggi Vashudev and Baba Ramdev to inspire people towards greater democratic participation.

Dear @SriSri ji, @SadhguruJV ji, @yogrishiramdev ji and Sri M,

Spiritual leaders like you inspire many through words and work.

I request you to also inspire people towards greater democratic participation.

Please encourage greater voter awareness.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

Dear @srikidambi, @Pvsindhu1 & @NSaina,

The core of badminton is the court and the core of democracy is the vote.

Just like you smash records, do also inspire a record-breaking voter turnout. I request you to increase voter awareness & motivate youth to vote in large numbers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

“Dear @srikidambi, @Pvsindhu1 & @NSaina. The core of badminton is the court and the core of democracy is the vote.  Just like you smash records, do also inspire a record-breaking voter turnout. I request you to increase voter awareness & motivate youth to vote in large numbers,” tweeted PM Modi.

PM Modi asked Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Conrad Sangma and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to work towards making people of Northeast aware about the important of voting.

Dear @sarbanandsonwal, @himantabiswa, @SangmaConrad and @Neiphiu_Rio,

I request you to work towards increasing vote awareness in the Northeast.

A vote is a powerful way for people to express and become active participants in India's growth trajectory.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

My young friends @RanveerOfficial, @Varun_dvn & @vickykaushal09,

Many youngsters admire you.

It is time to tell them: Apna Time Aa Gaya Hai and that it is time to turn up with high Josh to a voting centre near you.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019

PM Modi tagged Bollywood celebrities like Varun Dhavan, Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal to motivate their fans to turn up with high josh and in big numbers to cast their votes.