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Himachal: CM Thakur cast vote, appeals “Vote to strengthen democracy”

After casting the vote, Thakur urged the voters to come out in big numbers and enthusiastically participate in the “festival of democracy”.

SNS | November 12, 2022 12:33 pm

Himachal: CM Thakur cast vote, appeals “Vote to strengthen democracy”

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, his wife and two daughters cast their votes for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls on Saturday.

They cast their votes at a polling booth in Seraj in the Mandi district. From where four-time lawmaker Thakur is in the fray again. The seat is expected to see tough competition, as Thakur will be facing Congress leader Chet Ram Thakur and Aam Admi Party candidate Gita Nand Thakur.

After casting the vote, Thakur urged the voters to come out in big numbers and enthusiastically participate in the “festival of democracy”.

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“I am happy that the campaign was completed in a good atmosphere. The people of Himachal cooperated. I thank the people of Himachal for this. I urge all voters to cast their vote today so that we can further strengthen democracy,” CM said.

He further highlighted that he was confident that his government would be repeated in the state. “I am confident that people want to repeat this government. I have started receiving wishes this morning. I received PM Modi’s message a while ago, he gave me his blessings and best wishes,” CM added.

“It is a very special day for us, as CM Jairam Thakur campaigned across the state. I pray to god to bless him with success, so our state reaches new heights. Himachal will change,” Jairam Thakur’s wife Sadhana Thakur said.

He said every vote will help build a prosperous Himachal Pradesh.

“My humble request to all voters of Himachal Pradesh is to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm,” he said in a tweet in Hindi. “Vote in huge numbers, your one vote will help build a prosperous Himachal,” he added.

Over 50 lakh voters in Himachal Pradesh will exercise their franchise on Saturday to elect the 68-member Assembly in the single-phase poll that began at 8 a.m. and will continue till 5 p.m.

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