Bollywood actors such as Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar and Ayushmann Khurrana, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's behest, have urged people to cast their vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2019.
Indirectly quoting films like Ayushmann's "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" and Akshay's "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", Modi had on Tuesday tweeted: "Dear Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar and Ayushmann Khurrana, The power of a vote is immense and we all need to improve awareness on its importance. Thoda 'Dum Lagaiye' aur voting ko 'Ek Superhit Katha' banaiye."
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.
When @mangeshkarlata Didi, @sachin_rt and @arrahman say something, the nation takes note!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
I humbly request these remarkable personalities to inspire more citizens to come out and vote in the 2019 elections.
A vote is a great way to make the people's voice heard.
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.
Akshay replied, saying: "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."
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
Ayushmann wrote: "Honourable PM Narendra Modiji, as aware citizens and opinion leaders it is the duty of every public figure to spread this awareness. We need to vote in maximum numbers and restore faith in the world's largest democracy. Jai Hind."
Honourable PM @narendramodi ji, as aware citizens and opinion leaders it is the duty of every public figure to spread this awareness. We need to vote in maximum numbers and restore faith in the world’s largest democracy. Jai Hind. https://t.co/IcMU9AQA1w
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) March 13, 2019
On behalf of the film fraternity, filmmaker Karan Johar said: "We are dedicated to the cause of creating high voter awareness and will make sure every endeavour is made to communicate the power of voting for a solid and democratic India! Jai Hind!"
Actor Ranveer Singh said: "We must all be responsible young citizens of our great democracy and exercise our right to vote. Desh ke naujawaan..Vote karneka waqt aa gaya hai (The youth of the nation, it's time to vote)."
We must all be responsible young citizens of our great democracy and exercise our right to vote. Desh ke naujawaan..Vote karneka waqt aa gaya hai ☝🏾🇮🇳 https://t.co/Bhp5Go0PcM
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) March 13, 2019
Absolutely right sir, Hon PM. Let us all engage as citizens of the biggest democracy in the world. Let us fulfill our responsibility, and avail of our right to get our voice heard.
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 13, 2019
Vote! https://t.co/24vWPQHXQy
Actor Vicky Kaushal said: "Absolutely sir. Every vote is a building block for democracy. Let us celebrate the world's largest democracy by making sure that each one of us goes out and votes."
Absolutely Sir. Every vote is a building block for democracy. Let us celebrate the world's largest democracy by making sure that each one of us goes out and votes! 🙏 https://t.co/sMyGT12AzZ
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) March 13, 2019
Earlier this week, actor Rajkummar Rao had also tweeted a video in which he said that people can change the shape of the future by choosing the right people by voting.
"Voting gives us the power to choose who is going to run the country. There is no point complaining because it is us who have chosen them. Voting day is the only day when we are the most powerful. We can change the shape of our future by choosing the right people," he added.
Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi we as a fraternity are dedicated to the cause of creating high voter awareness and will make sure every endeavour is made to communicate the power of voting for a solid and Democratic INDIA! Jai Hind! https://t.co/aoMnfwvIjA
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 13, 2019
We will ji ..Thank you 🇮🇳 https://t.co/5VAhFRbMpE
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) March 13, 2019
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
Certainly, Sir. It will be my privilege to request all the fellow citizens to exercise their right for a vibrant democracy. @narendramodi @PMOIndia #Elections2019 https://t.co/OlHRTfprOV
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 13, 2019
The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. Counting of votes will take place on May 23.