On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a series of tweets, tagging eminent film personalities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone, Mohanlal and more, urging them to encourage people to go out and vote in the upcoming general elections. Apart from celebrities from Bollywood and regional cinema, he also tagged sportspersons and politicians.
In smartly-worded tweets, Modi even tried to bring in punchlines associated with the actors and their films. For instance, in his tweet addressed to Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal, he referred to the punchlines 'Apna time aayega' (Gully Boy), and 'josh' (Uri: The Surgical Strike).
Requesting @deepikapadukone, @aliaa08 and @AnushkaSharma to urge people to vote in large numbers for the coming elections.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
As renowned film personalities whose work is admired by many, I am sure their message will have a positive impact on our citizens.
Dear @Mohanlal and @iamnagarjuna,
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Your performances have entertained millions over the years and you have also won many awards. I request you to create greater voter awareness and urge people to vote in large numbers.
The award here is, a vibrant democracy.
My young friends @RanveerOfficial, @Varun_dvn & @vickykaushal09,
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Many youngsters admire you.
It is time to tell them: Apna Time Aa Gaya Hai and that it is time to turn up with high Josh to a voting centre near you.
Urging @SrBachchan, @iamsrk and @karanjohar to creatively ensure high voter awareness and participation in the coming elections.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Because...its all about loving your democracy (and strengthening it). :)
Karan Johar, Manoj Bajpayee, AR Rahman and Akshay Kumar promptly responded to Modi's tweet and offered support.
Respected sir I firmly believe that voting in democracy is the most powerful weapon in the hands of common people and urge them to exercise and celebrate.proud to be part of biggest democracy in the world. Thank you. https://t.co/2jGGzqU9Mv
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) March 13, 2019
Well said @narendramodi ji. The true hallmark of a democracy lies in people’s participation in the electoral process. Voting has to be a superhit prem katha between our nation and its voters :) 🙏🏻 https://t.co/rwhwdhXj1S
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 13, 2019
Modi ended his tweet series urging fellow Indians to ensure voter awareness across the country and ensure that maximum number of Indians come out to vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
