Prominent political figures including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, former Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar, and Delhi cabinet minister Atishi marked their presence at polling booths during the sixth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25. Their participation underlined the significance of this electoral phase in shaping the political landscape of the nation.
The day commenced with S Jaishankar and his family being the first to cast their votes at a polling booth in Delhi. Speaking to the media after exercising his franchise, the External Affairs Minister exuded confidence in the electorate’s support for the Narendra Modi-led government.
“We urge citizens to step forward and exercise their voting rights, recognizing the pivotal juncture at which our nation stands. I’m confident that the BJP will come back to power in the polls,” remarked S Jaishankar, reflecting the optimism prevalent within the ruling party regarding the electoral outcome.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in sync with the electoral fervor, urged citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. As the clock struck 7 am, signaling the commencement of the penultimate phase of polling, Modi’s call resonated across the nation, emphasizing the importance of every vote in shaping the nation’s future.
As voters across constituencies exercised their constitutional right, the electoral process moved forward, guided by the principles of democracy and the collective will of the people. The culmination of this phase marked another milestone in India’s democratic journey, reaffirming the vibrancy and resilience of its electoral framework.