Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people of his home state Gujarat to vote in large numbers today in the first phase of the state elections.
The elections are viewed as a prestige battle for PM Modi and a litmus test for the leadership of soon-to-be Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.
PM Modi took to Twitter and said, “Phase 1 of Gujarat polls begin. Urging all those voting today to turn out in record numbers and vote. I particularly call upon youngsters to exercise their franchise.”
The polling in Gujarat for89 of the 182seats will begin at 8 am and will continue until 5 pm The elections are being held in two phases in the Prime Minister’s home state.
The second phase comprises 93 seats in the north and central Gujarat. Votes will be counted on December 18
