On a bustling Tuesday in Ahmedabad's Ranip locality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote at the Nishan Public School polling station. Post-voting, PM Modi stepped out to meet the people and spent a considerable amount of time mingling with the crowd. Modi distributed autographs among schoolgirls, shook hands, expressed his gratitude, and urged everyone to participate in the electoral process.
Gujarat witnessed the third phase of voting across all 25 seats. PM Modi arrived at the voting center post 7:30 am, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted him. Shah is a candidate for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Before entering the polling station, PM Modi bowed reverently to his elder brother Somabhai Patel.
When a Senior Citizen Tied Rakhi on PM's Wrist
Exiting the voting center, PM Modi waved at the assembled crowd and proudly displayed his inked finger. During this heartwarming episode, an elderly woman from the crowd came forward and tied a Rakhi on the Prime Minister's wrist. PM Modi joined his hands in a prayer-like gesture as a mark of respect to the lady. A video of this touching moment quickly went viral. Modi was also seen sharing light moments with a child. Crowds had lined up since morning to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
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PM Inquires About The Well-Being of Visually Impaired Ankit Prajapati
PM Modi also interacted with visually impaired Ankit Prajapati (32 years old), inquiring about his well-being and assuring him comfort. Ankit, who has been blind from birth, was touched by the Prime Minister's kind gesture. Modi conversed with Ankit amid the crowd, seeking to understand his life better. Ankit shared details about his education with the PM, who in turn wished him the best for the elections.
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PM Signs Autographs on Young Girls' Sketches
During his visit, PM Modi met with Sia and Mesha, two class 10 students, and signed autographs on their sketches. Both expressed awe at meeting the Prime Minister up close. Mesha recalls requesting an autograph, to which the PM readily obliged. The girls expressed indescribable pride in the moment.
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PM Appeals for Maximum Voter Participation
After casting his vote, PM Modi addressed the media, underscoring the significance of high voter turnout in celebrating India's democratic festival. He remarked on the country's responsibility to vote and suggested that India's electoral process could be a learning experience for other democracies. He congratulated the Election Commission for the peaceful completion of the first two phases of the general elections. Today, on May 6th, voting is taking place across 93 seats in 11 states and union territories.
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