Shortly after the national election dates were announced on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a series of tweets, "The festival of democracy, elections are here."
The election will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19 and the results will be declared on May 23, the Election Commission stated today.
"I urge my fellow Indians to enrich the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with their active participation. I hope this election witnesses a historic turnout. I particularly call upon first time voters to vote in record numbers," tweeted PM Modi.
The festival of democracy, Elections are here.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
I urge my fellow Indians to enrich the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with their active participation. I hope this election witnesses a historic turnout.
I particularly call upon first time voters to vote in record numbers.
Best wishes to the Election Commission, all those officials and security personnel who will be on the field, across the length and breadth of India assuring smooth elections. India is very proud of the EC for assiduously organising elections for several years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
In multiple tweets, the Prime Minister attacked the Congress-led UPA and listed what he called his government's achievements per his promise of "development for all". He tweeted: "Guided by 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', NDA seeks your blessings again. We spent the last five years fulfilling basic necessities that were left unfulfilled for 70 long years. Now, time has come to build on that and create a strong, prosperous and secure India."
Guided by 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', NDA seeks your blessings again.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
We spent the last five years fulfilling basic necessities that were left unfulfilled for 70 long years. Now, time has come to build on that and create a strong, prosperous & secure India. #PhirEkBaarModiSarkar
"In 2014, the people comprehensively rejected the UPA. There was unprecedented anger over the UPA's corruption, nepotism and policy paralysis. India's self-confidence was at an all-time low and the people of India wanted to rid the nation of such decay and pessimism," he tweeted.
In 2014, the people comprehensively rejected the UPA. There was unprecedented anger over the UPA's corruption, nepotism and policy paralysis. India's self-confidence was at an all-time low and the people of India wanted to rid the nation of such decay and pessimism.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
Wishing all political parties and candidates the very best for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
We may belong to different parties but our aim must be the same- the development of India and empowerment of every Indian!
"The last five years have shown that with the blessings and participation of 130 crore Indians, what was earlier deemed impossible has now become possible. 2019 polls are about a spirit of confidence and positivity with which India is fulfilling the aspirations of its people," another tweet read.
The last five years have shown that with the blessings and participation of 130 crore Indians, what was earlier deemed impossible has now become possible.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
2019 polls are about a spirit of confidence and positivity with which India is fulfilling the aspirations of its people.
Today, the people of India know that it is possible to:
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
Become the fastest growing economy.
Give a befitting reply to terror.
Eliminate poverty at a record pace.
Make India Swachh.
Remove corruption and punish the corrupt.
Ensure inclusive and extensive development.
India is proud that:
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
2.5 crore families have electricity for the first time.
7 crore households have smoke-free kitchens.
1.5 crore Indians got their own homes.
These, and many other instances show that with the right approach and futuristic policies, nothing is impossible!
The Prime Minister had kept a whirlwind schedule of launches and openings in the past few days as the government rushed to tie up mega schemes before the model code of conduct kicked in.
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