PM Modi urges people of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry to vote in large numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon the people of Assam and Kerala to vote in large numbers as polling for the Assembly elections began in the two states.

The Prime Minister also appealed to the electors in the union Territory of Puducherry to come out and participate in record numbers in the Assembly polls that began this morning.

Taking to his X handle, Modi made a series of tweets and specially referred to the youth and the women of these regions to step forward and strengthen the process of democracy.

“Calling upon the people of Keralam to vote in large numbers in the 2026 Assembly elections. Record participation will add vigour to Keralam’s democratic spirit. I particularly request the youth and women of the state to step forward and vote in large numbers,” the PM tweeted.

In another tweet, he said, “As polling begins for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers. I hope that the state’s youth and women voters participate enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and public duty.”

About the Puducherry Assembly elections, Modi in another tweet urged “every voter to come out and participate in record numbers.”

“I especially appeal to our youth and to women voters to strengthen the process of democracy. Every vote matters in shaping the future of Puducherry,” he said.