Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters on Monday to cast their franchise in record numbers for the fifth phase of the India general elections 2024, making a special plea to women and young voters to actively participate in the festival of democracy.

"As 49 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls today in the 5th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, I urge all those whose constituencies are polling today to vote in record numbers. I especially appeal to women and young voters to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy," read the post by the Prime Minister on 'X'.