Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing an election rally in Bihar’s Forbesganj, said on Tuesday that despite the coronavirus pandemic, people of the state were exercising their right to vote as the polling in the second phase of the assembly was underway in 94 constituencies across 17 districts.
“It is a matter of pride that the people of Bihar are so devoted to democracy that they are coming forward in large numbers to vote in spite of coronavirus pandemic. I applaud the election commission and security forces who have worked day and night to ensure a safe and smooth conduct of election,” he said at Forbesganj’s Hawai Adda Ground.
People of Bihar have shown the world the power and importance of democracy even during the times of coronavirus, he said.
“Your vote will strengthen democracy and the country. People of Bihar not just shown the country but has given a message to the entire world that we give importance to democracy even in the difficult times of coronavirus. You have shown the world, the power of democracy,” said PM?Modi.
The Prime Minister informed that the polling percentage till 10am in Bihar is higher as compared to the voter turnout in previous polls.
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