<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people on Friday to cast their votes in record numbers in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy.</p><p>Asserting that their vote is their voice, Modi especially told the young voters and women voters to turn up at the polling booths in great numbers.</p><p>"Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your voice!" the prime minister said on X.</p>.<p>Voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls is underway for 88 seats in 13 states.</p><p>The Election Commission has been making all-out efforts to boost the voting percentage after a lower turnout in the first phase on April 19 compared to 2019.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people on Friday to cast their votes in record numbers in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy.</p><p>Asserting that their vote is their voice, Modi especially told the young voters and women voters to turn up at the polling booths in great numbers.</p><p>"Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your voice!" the prime minister said on X.</p>.<p>Voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls is underway for 88 seats in 13 states.</p><p>The Election Commission has been making all-out efforts to boost the voting percentage after a lower turnout in the first phase on April 19 compared to 2019.</p>