PM Narendra Modi secured a wide range of government officials, sportsmen, columnists and filmstars – from Rahul Gandhi to Virat Kohli, Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal, in tweets toward the beginning of today encouraging them to help get more individuals out to cast a ballot in the April-May national elections.
His first intrigue went to rivals – Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav and MK Stalin.
PM wrote,” A high turnout augurs well for our democratic fabric.”
I appeal to @RahulGandhi, @MamataOfficial, @PawarSpeaks, @Mayawati, @yadavakhilesh, @yadavtejashwi and @mkstalin to encourage increased voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A high turnout augurs well for our democratic fabric.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
While mentioning making his appeal to film stars, PM referred to popular dialogues from the stars films.
Tagging Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal, Modi used their wildly popular catch-lines from movies “Gully Boy” and “Uri”.
My young friends @RanveerOfficial, @Varun_dvn & @vickykaushal09,
Many youngsters admire you.
It is time to tell them: Apna Time Aa Gaya Hai and that it is time to turn up with high Josh to a voting centre near you.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
In another tweet tagging filmmaker Karan Johar, Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan altogether, PM said,”Because…it’s all about loving your democracy (and strengthening it).”
Urging @SrBachchan, @iamsrk and @karanjohar to creatively ensure high voter awareness and participation in the coming elections.
Because…its all about loving your democracy (and strengthening it). 🙂
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Mentioning the Khan’s of bollywood industry, PM tweeted to Salman Khan and Aamir khan.
Voting is not only a right but it’s also a duty.
Dear @BeingSalmanKhan and @aamir_khan,
It is time to inspire and motivate youth in your own Andaz to vote so that we can strengthen Apna Democracy & Apna country.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Modi even tweeted to the real life Dangal sisters.
The prolific Phogat sisters, @geeta_phogat, @BabitaPhogat, @PhogatRitu and @Phogat_Vinesh manifest the best of Indian sporting talent.
We've seen you in the wrestling world.
I urge you all to support the movement to ensure greater voter participation in the 'Chunavi Dangal.'
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Praising them about their outstanding records on the cricketing field, PM also tagged Former Captain cool and current captain of the India National Team, Virat Kohli.
Dear @msdhoni, @imVkohli and @ImRo45,
You are always setting outstanding records on the cricketing field but this time, do inspire the 130 crore people of India to set a new record of high voter turnout in the upcoming elections.
When this happens, democracy will be the winner!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Mentioning badminton players PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikant, PM wrote about the core of badminton is the court and the core of democracy is the vote.
Dear @srikidambi, @Pvsindhu1 & @NSaina,
The core of badminton is the court and the core of democracy is the vote.
Just like you smash records, do also inspire a record-breaking voter turnout. I request you to increase voter awareness & motivate youth to vote in large numbers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
For Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar and Ayushmann Khurrana, PM wrote in a witty yet mindful message,”Thoda Dum Lagaiye aur voting ko Ek Superhit Katha banaiye”.social awareness messages,
Dear @akshaykumar, @bhumipednekar and @ayushmannk,
The power of a vote is immense and we all need to improve awareness on its importance.
Thoda Dum Lagaiye aur Voting ko Ek Superhit Katha banaiye.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted Akshay responded responded in the same manner with the tagline of his movie “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”.
Music composer AR Rahman and Indian film director Karan Johar also replied:
Well said @narendramodi ji. The true hallmark of a democracy lies in people’s participation in the electoral process. Voting has to be a superhit prem katha between our nation and its voters 🙂 🙏🏻 https://t.co/rwhwdhXj1S
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 13, 2019
We will ji ..Thank you 🇮🇳 https://t.co/5VAhFRbMpE
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) March 13, 2019
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