Rakhi, autographs as PM Modi votes in Ahmedabad amid huge crowd

The area outside Nishan Public School in Ranip locality of Gujarat’s Ahmedabad was chock-a-block on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls. People of all age groups lined up near the polling booth as PM Modi greeted them and even signed autographs after voting.

After coming out of the polling booth, PM Modi waved to the crowd and showed his inked finger. A video of an elderly woman tying rakhi to the Prime Minister went viral. Modi was also seen sharing a light-hearted moment with a child as he greeted those who had lined up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

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PM Modi arrived at the polling booth a little after 7:30 am and was welcomed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is contesting to retain the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. The PM was seen bowing down to his elder brother Somabhai Patel before entering the polling booth.

Speaking to the media after casting his vote, PM Modi said people across India should celebrate this ongoing “festival of democracy” by voting in large numbers.

“Matdaan is Mahadaan (voting is a great gift). I appeal to the people to vote in large numbers,” PM Modi said.

He also said the way the elections were being conducted in India could be a learning process for other democracies.

The Prime Minister also congratulated the Election Commission for conducting the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls without any violence.

“I congratulate the Election Commission for conducting the first two phases of elections almost violence-free. I also congratulate the Election Commission for conducting the polls in a voter-friendly manner,” he said.

Voting is being held in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union territories.

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