Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to actively participate in the ongoing Assembly elections, urging citizens to turn out in large numbers and strengthen the democratic process.
Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections takes place today. I urge all citizens to participate in this festival of democracy with full strength. I especially appeal to my young friends and to the women of West Bengal to vote in large numbers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 23, 2026
In his message, the Prime Minister particularly encouraged young voters and women in both states to vote enthusiastically and contribute to what he described as a celebration of democracy.
தமிழ்நாட்டு மக்கள் சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தலில் வாக்களிக்க உள்ள வேளையில், அனைத்து வாக்காளர்களும் மிகுந்த உற்சாகத்துடன் இந்த புனிதமான ஜனநாயகக் கடமையை நிறைவேற்ற வேண்டுமெனக் கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறேன். குறிப்பாக, தமிழ்நாட்டின் இளைஞர்களும், பெண்களும் பெருமளவில் திரண்டு வந்து, சாதனை அளவிலான வாக்குகள்…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 23, 2026
Polling has begun across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, while in West Bengal, voting is underway in 152 of the 294 Assembly seats in the first phase of the elections.
Election authorities have ensured tight security arrangements and smooth conduct of polling across all constituencies as voters head to polling stations since morning.
The Assembly elections in both states are being closely watched, with key political parties contesting on issues including development, governance, employment, and public welfare.
