As polling for the Assembly elections begins in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday to elect a new government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the voters in Himachal Pradesh to participate in the election process in the state. In a tweet, the Prime Minister also greeted the young voters who will be voting for the first time today.

“Today is the polling day for all the assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh. I request all the voters of Devbhoomi to participate with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy and create a new record of voting,” tweeted PM Modi in Hindi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also urged the voters of Himachal Pradesh to elect a “strong government” by voting in large numbers.

“Only a strong and corruption-free government can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Devbhoomi by keeping Himachal Pradesh at the forefront of development. I appeal to all the voters of Himachal, especially mothers, sisters and youth, to vote in maximum numbers and elect a strong government for the golden tomorrow of the state,” Shah said in a tweet in Hindi.