PM Modi urges people in Rajasthan to vote in large numbers

New Delhi, Nov 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the people of Rajasthan to score a turnout record in the Assembly elections currently underway.

In a post on X, Modi said, "For Rajasthan Assembly votes will be held today.

I urge all the voters to exercise their franchise and make a new record of voting.On this occasion and my best wishes to first time voters.

"

Polling for the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly is currently underway.

The Congress is looking for a second consecutive term, while the BJP is aspiring to end the grand-old-party rule in the desert state.

Counting of votes is scheduled for December 3.

aks/shb