Our Correspondent / New Delhi
All political parties have welcomed the declaration of elections for the 17th Lok Sabha. In a series of tweets, BJP President Amit Shah called upon the people to vote in record numbers and enhance the vibrancy of the Indian electoral process.
While welcoming the poll schedule, the Congress said the victory will be of the truth. It said the party is ready for the battle.
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said, secular, democratic India is confident that the ECI will conduct free, fair and safe elections to ensure a smooth transition to the next government.
BSP chief Mayawati said, crores of labourers, poor, farmers, women, and youth participate in the polling and free, fair and peaceful polling is utmost necessary.
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said as the country celebrate its democracy let us vote for hope and unity.
ये सिर्फ़ चुनाव की ही नहीं, निकट भविष्य में देश और जनहित में होने वाले ‘महापरिवर्तन’ की भी घोषणा है… स्वागत है!
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) March 10, 2019
AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said people are the real power of democracy.
Capt.Amarinder Singh: We are all geared up for the May 19 polls in Punjab and I am confident that @INCIndia will win all the 13 seats.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people to enrich the Lok Sabha elections with their active participation.
In a series of tweets, Mr Modi called upon first-time voters to vote in record numbers, hoping that this election witnesses a historic turnout.
Guided by ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, NDA seeks your blessings again.
We spent the last five years fulfilling basic necessities that were left unfulfilled for 70 long years. Now, time has come to build on that and create a strong, prosperous & secure India. #PhirEkBaarModiSarkar— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the Election Commission saying India is very proud of it for organising elections.
Mr Modi wished all political parties and candidates the best for the Lok Sabha elections adding that country’s development and empowerment should be everyone’s aim.
मैं निर्वाचन आयोग द्वारा किये गए आम चुनाव २०१९ की घोषणा का स्वागत करती हूँ. विश्व का सबसे बड़ा चुनाव! ९० करोड़ मतदाता, १.५ करोड़ नए युवा मतदाता l अदभुत ! आइये हम सब वोट डाले और अपने जनतंत्र को मजबूत बनाएं. जय हिन्द! #GeneralElections #GeneralElection2019
— Meira Kumar (@meira_kumar) March 10, 2019
In these elections Indians will vote against the assault on their livelihood; against the rupture of social harmony & against the degradation of sublime human relationships. It is India versus BJP. #17LokSabha pic.twitter.com/0EQwWHpT52
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) March 10, 2019