"I am very happy that today we are celebrating the festival of democracy and India is presenting an example to the world. India is the land of the strongest democracy, often called the mother of democracy. So, I feel we are celebrating this festival," Pawar said before casting her vote.
As the voting got underway for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi urged the voters of Raebareli and Amethi to cast their franchise in record numbers, stressing to support the positive politics of democracy, constitution and development.
Voting for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Monday morning across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements.
"We have to vote against unemployment and inflation, not to make a few capitalists richer. We have to vote for the protection of our fundamental rights, not for those who snatch away our rights. We must vote for justice, not for injustice and oppression. We should vote for democracy, not for
Amid the fervour of electoral democracy, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was among the early voters to exercise his franchise at a polling booth in Mumbai, as the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra commenced on Monday.
"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
In a post on X, Simon Wong stated, "Front row seats w fellow diplomatic colleagues to watch the world's largest democracy in action. Electrifying! Thank you @BJP4India, @vijai63 for the opportunity. - HC Wong."
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan came forward on Saturday to encourage people to immerse themselves in the celebration of democracy and get their fingers inked amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Applauding the Indian people for voting in the general elections, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said that there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hit back at the opposition for accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of destroying democracy and reminded the Congress of the Emergency of 1975 when the fundamental rights of citizens were suspended.
Abduweli Ayup, a Uyghur linguist and poet accused the Chinese government of implementing forced sterilisations and abortions among the Muslim minority in Xinjiang.