‘Every vote matters’: PM Modi appeals for large turnout as polling begins in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry | India News

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Thursday, he urged the voters of Kerala. Assam And as polling begins in three states in Puducherry, a large number of people will turn up.In a post on X, PM Modi emphasized the importance of strong participation in Kerala, urging voters—especially youth and women—to actively participate in the democratic process.“The record turnout will strengthen the democratic spirit of Kerala. I especially urge the youth and women of the state to come forward and vote in large numbers,” he said.Over 2.6 crore voters will decide the fate of 883 candidates in 140 constituencies in the Kerala polls. The contest is mainly between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).PM Modi also appealed to Puducherry voters to participate enthusiastically.“As the Puducherry Assembly elections begin, I appeal to every voter to come out and participate in record numbers. I appeal especially to our youth and women voters to strengthen the process of democracy. Every vote is important in shaping the future of Puducherry,” he said.The union territory has over 10.14 lakh eligible voters who will elect representatives to its 30-member assembly.In Assam, the prime minister urged citizens to exercise their franchise, expressing hope that the elections would be marked by high participation.“As voting begins for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise. I hope the youth and women voters of the state will participate enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and people’s duty,” he said.More than 2.5 crore voters in Assam are eligible to cast their ballots for the 126-member assembly, of which 722 candidates are in the fray.