Updated On: 20 May, 2024 12:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to the microblogging site X and appealed to voters to elect a visionary leadership that will continue to enhance the pride of the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters on Monday to cast their franchise in record numbers for the fifth phase of the India general elections 2024, making a special plea to women and young voters to actively participate in the festival of democracy.
"As 49 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls today in the 5th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, I urge all those whose constituencies are polling today to vote in record numbers. I especially appeal to women and young voters to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy," read the post by the Prime Minister on `X`.