In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Casting vote is a sacred duty and those who do not use the democratic right should feel the “pain” of not exercising their rights.”
“l had not cast my vote that day I did not go and vote and as a result, my country has borne the brunt.”
PM Modi spots light on youth’s participation in voting
“This must be our leaning; this should be our disposition. This inclination should be ingrained within us like a sanskaar (values).”
In his 51st edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that was also this year’s first monthly radio broadcast, PM Modi highlighted the importance of youth voting and using democratic rights. He also said, whosoever doesn’t vote should feel the pain of not exercising their franchise.
Taking in account an important point, he said that those born in the 21st century will be casting their vote for the first time in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
“They face the opportunity to shoulder responsibilities pertaining to the country. They have embarked upon the journey of being partners in nation building. The time has come for a confluence of individual dreams and the nation’s dream.”
The youth should register to vote, if they are eligible: PM Modi
“All of us must realise that being a voter, earning the right to vote is an important rite of passage in one’s life, it’s one of its achievements. Simultaneously, the sentiment that voting is our sacred duty, should grow within us naturally. For any reason, if one is not able to vote, it should pain you.”
PM Modi reiterated that people have to realise the importance of this responsibility
“l sincerely hope that large number of eligible young people will get themselves registered as voters, thus forging a partnership in the quest to further strengthen our democracy.”
PM Modi urged prominent personalities to contribute in campaigns spreading awareness on voter registration and casting vote
He then went on to acknowledge and praise the Election Commission (EC) for its “meticulous organising abilities ” in holding polls.
PM pointed out that Modi that on January 25, 1950, the EC came into being, a day before India became a republic. He said, the scale at which elections are held in India is a matter of great awe for the world. He also said it is natural for every citizen to feel proud of the EC and its meticulous organising abilities. He said the country leaves no stone unturned to ensure that every citizen of India who is a registered voter, rightfully avails of the opportunity to cast his vote. Modi highlighted how polling personnel fan out to remotest corners to enable voters exercise their franchise.
Source: PTI
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