Himachal Pradesh: Jairam Thakur asks voters to turn out in big numbers

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Saturday urged voters to come out in big numbers and enthusiastically participate in the "festival of democracy".

He said every vote will help build a prosperous Himachal Pradesh.

"First vote, then refreshments.  Dear fellow state residents, today is the day of voting.

"My humble request to all voters of Himachal Pradesh is to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm," he said in a tweet in Hindi.

"पहले मतदान फिर अन्य काम"

आज अपने गृह विधानसभा क्षेत्र की मुरहाग पंचायत स्थित मतदान केंद्र आहौंण में परिवार सहित मतदान किया।

प्रदेश के समस्त मतदाताओं से मेरा विनम्र आग्रह है कि लोकतंत्र के इस महापर्व को पूरे उत्साह के साथ मनाएं। pic.twitter.com/EwanuStB3n

— Jairam Thakur (@jairamthakurbjp) November 12, 2022

"Vote in huge numbers, your one vote will help build a prosperous Himachal," he added.

The polling began at 8 am and will continue till 5 pm in all 68 assembly constituencies.