Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today took to his Twitter handle to urge his political rivals, Bollywood celebrities, sports, and business personalities, to encourage greater voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The nation is preparing to hold the next general elections, the largest in the world and is scheduled to in April and May 2019.
In the first tweet, PM Modi approached Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni to aware people about voting.
Dear @Mohanlal and @iamnagarjuna,
Your performances have entertained millions over the years and you have also won many awards. I request you to create greater voter awareness and urge people to vote in large numbers.
The award here is, a vibrant democracy.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
PM Modi then addressed Bollywood celebs including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan to creatively ensure high voter awareness and participation in the coming elections.
Urging @SrBachchan, @iamsrk and @karanjohar to creatively ensure high voter awareness and participation in the coming elections.
Because…its all about loving your democracy (and strengthening it). 🙂
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Voting is not only a right but it’s also a duty.
Dear @BeingSalmanKhan and @aamir_khan,
It is time to inspire and motivate youth in your own Andaz to vote so that we can strengthen Apna Democracy & Apna country.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
The Prime Minister also tagged Bollywood female leads like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar to inspire and motivate to vote.
Requesting @deepikapadukone, @aliaa08 and @AnushkaSharma to urge people to vote in large numbers for the coming elections.
As renowned film personalities whose work is admired by many, I am sure their message will have a positive impact on our citizens.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
The Prime Minister also addressed young actors like Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh, and Varun Dhawan, PM Modi wrote, “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”.
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
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
Apart from Bollywood stars, PM Narendra Modi also tweeted to leading politicians, journalists, sports personalities, industrialists, spiritual leaders and notable personalities in various fields to inspired increased voter participation in the forthcoming elections.
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
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 @anilkumble1074, @VVSLaxman281 and @virendersehwag – your heroic deeds on the cricket pitch have inspired millions.
Come, it is time to inspire people once again, this time to vote in record numbers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019