Delhi polls: PM Modi urges voters to ‘first vote, then refreshment’

As Delhi heads to the polls for the Assembly elections on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to actively participate in the democratic process, emphasizing the importance of voting before any other activity.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi encouraged Delhi’s voters to embrace their civic responsibility with enthusiasm.

“Voting for all the seats in the Delhi Assembly elections will be held today. I urge the voters here to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm and cast their valuable vote,” he wrote.

He also shared a special message for first-time voters, saying, “On this occasion, my special wishes to all the young friends who are going to vote for the first time. Remember – first vote, then refreshment!”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed the Prime Minister’s appeal, urging Delhi residents to prioritize voting.

“I appeal to my sisters and brothers who are going to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections to vote against false promises, polluted Yamuna, liquor shops, broken roads, and dirty water,” Shah wrote on X.

He emphasized the need for a government with a strong record of public welfare and a clear vision for Delhi’s development.

“Today, vote in large numbers to form a government that has a strong track record of public welfare and a clear vision for the development of Delhi. Your one vote can make Delhi the most developed capital in the world. Vote first, then have refreshments,” he added.

The Delhi Assembly elections will determine the composition of the Legislative Assembly for the upcoming term, with the results set to be announced on February 8.