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Modi praises Bengalis for high turnout urges voting frenzy to continue till polls end

Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Modi praises Bengalis for high turnout urges voting frenzy to continue till polls end

His message links Bengal turnout to a broader democratic push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Bengal’s “great people” for turning out in large numbers to vote, calling it a crucial part of the “festival of democracy.” Speaking at a public gathering in Hardoi, he urged voters to sustain the same enthusiasm throughout the remaining phase of polling and to keep participating until voting ends.

  • Modi credited Bengal voters for strong turnout
  • He urged supporters to keep voting with the same enthusiasm
  • Remarks came during a gathering in Hardoi
  • Message framed participation as a “festival of democracy”
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