Vote today for soul of India, tweets Rahul

April 11, 2019 09:43

The great festival of democracy - the Lok Sabha elections - has begun with 91 seats across 20 states going to vote in the first of the seven phase elections to elect the 17th Lok Sabha.

While many states will witness elections in multiple phases, states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha will witness elections in single phases. Over the seven phases, the elections will cover 543 constituencies. The results, or counting of votes, will take place on May 23.

As polling began, Congress national president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "You vote today for the soul of India. For her future. Vote wisely."

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