Celebs, politicians, sportspersons, activists when opened their twitter accounts on Wednesday morning received personalised tweets from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister sent out a cascade of tweets to public figures, and bitter rivals to help get out the vote when millions head to the polls in April and May.
The tweeting list started with Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav and MK Stalin, and all leaders of influential opposition parties.
I appeal to @RahulGandhi, @MamataOfficial, @PawarSpeaks, @Mayawati, @yadavakhilesh, @yadavtejashwi and @mkstalin to encourage increased voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A high turnout augurs well for our democratic fabric.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
After sending out a bunch of tweets to politicians and activists, the Prime Minister connected with spiritual leaders, godmen, and organizations like RSS and Brahmakumaris.
Dear @SriSri ji, @SadhguruJV ji, @yogrishiramdev ji and Sri M,
Spiritual leaders like you inspire many through words and work.
I request you to also inspire people towards greater democratic participation.
Please encourage greater voter awareness.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Then Mr. Modi sent personalised a message to the Phogat sisters, Sachin Tendulkar, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Anil Kumble and many other sports persons.
The prolific Phogat sisters, @geeta_phogat, @BabitaPhogat, @PhogatRitu and @Phogat_Vinesh manifest the best of Indian sporting talent.
We've seen you in the wrestling world.
I urge you all to support the movement to ensure greater voter participation in the 'Chunavi Dangal.'
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Dear @srikidambi, @Pvsindhu1 & @NSaina,
The core of badminton is the court and the core of democracy is the vote.
Just like you smash records, do also inspire a record-breaking voter turnout. I request you to increase voter awareness & motivate youth to vote in large numbers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Then the PM targeted a bunch of bollywood stars, journalists and crickets as well.
Dear @akshaykumar, @bhumipednekar and @ayushmannk,
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
Dear @msdhoni, @imVkohli and @ImRo45,
You are always setting outstanding records on the cricketing field but this time, do inspire the 130 crore people of India to set a new record of high voter turnout in the upcoming elections.
When this happens, democracy will be the winner!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2019
The Prime Minister received replies, some good and some brutal replies.
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.
Vote! https://t.co/24vWPQHXQy— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 13, 2019
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
The right to choose an elected government, as opposed to being governed by a hand picked nominee of the central government, is the hallmark of the sort of democracy you are tweeting about. Please give us our democratic right to choose our own government.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) March 13, 2019
दिल ख़ुश हुआ कि प्रधान मंत्री जी भी #MahaGathbandhan से #MahaParivartan की अपील कर रहे हैं। मैं भी सभी भारतीय नागरिकों से अनुरोध करता हूँ कि ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा संख्या में मतदान करें और नया प्रधान मंत्री चुनें। https://t.co/8BsWOdClud
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) March 13, 2019