Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the first- time voters to exercise their franchise in record numbers in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme, PM Modi said the more youth participate in the electoral process, the more beneficial its results will be for the country.
“On turning 18, you are getting a chance to elect a member for the 18th Lok Sabha. That means this 18th Lok Sabha will also be a symbol of youth aspiration. That is why, the importance of your vote has risen further,” he said and appreciated the Election Commission for its campaign – ‘Mera Pehla Vote – Desh Ke Liye’.
The Prime Minister asked eminent persons in the fields of sports, film industry, litterateur and social media to actively participate in this campaign and motivate the first- time voters.
He said that adhering to political decorum, Mann Ki Baat will not be broadcast for the next three months in view of Lok Sabha elections. He will next interact with people in Mann Ki Baat in the 111th episode. “It is a programme prepared by the people, for the people, through the people,” he said.
“Even though Mann Ki Baat is undergoing a break for three months, the achievements of the country will not stop even for a while, therefore, keep posting the achievements of the society and the country on social media with the hashtag ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi said the International Women’s Day which falls on March 8 is an opportunity to salute the contribution of women power in the developmental journey of the country. He asserted that women power of India is touching new heights of progress in every field.
Speaking about World Wildlife Day, which is observed on March 3, PM Modi said that digital innovation has been given top priority in the theme of the occasion. “A few days later, on March 3 is World Wildlife Day. This day is celebrated with the aim of spreading awareness about the conservation of wildlife. This year, digital innovation has been given top priority in the theme of World Wildlife Day,” he said.
