‘The Festival of Democracy’: PM Modi After Poll Dates Announced

With the EC announcing the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2019, political reactions were quick to pour in.

With the Election Commission (EC) announcing the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2019, political reactions were quick to pour in.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter soon after the announcement, saying, "The Festival of democracy, Elections are here."

Calling upon people to cast their vote, Modi also listed the achievements of his government in a series of tweets. He also took a dig at the previous UPA government, saying there was "unprecedented anger over the UPA's corruption, nepotism and policy paralysis."

The festival of democracy, Elections are here.

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019