Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a series of tweets on Wednesday asking Bollywood celebrities to urge people to come and vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Modi took to Twitter and appealed to Karan Johar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Aamir Khan and many others to encourage youngsters to cast their ballot. In response, actors Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar and AR Rahman among others, have pledged their support to the cause.
Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote, "Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi we as a fraternity are dedicated to the cause of creating high voter awareness and will make sure every endeavour is made to communicate the power of voting for a solid and Democratic INDIA! Jai Hind!"
Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi we as a fraternity are dedicated to the cause of creating high voter awareness and will make sure every endeavour is made to communicate the power of voting for a solid and Democratic INDIA! Jai Hind! https://t.co/aoMnfwvIjA— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 13, 2019
Here's how other celebrities have responded:
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
Absolutely right sir, Hon PM. Let us all engage as citizens of the biggest democracy in the world. Let us fulfill our responsibility, and avail of our right to get our voice heard. Vote! https://t.co/24vWPQHXQy— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 13, 2019
A vote is a nation’s voice. A nation’s choice. Use your voice. Make your choice. #Vote #Election2019— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) March 13, 2019
In January this year, Modi had a meeting with a contingent of new-age actors like Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor to discuss ways in which youth icons could contribute in nation building.
In the tweets shared on Wednesday, Modi also urged other popular figures, including cricketers MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag, to support the cause.
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