New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Mar 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president JP Nadda and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the announcement of elections by the Election Commission of India and termed the general elections as the biggest festival of the country. 

While the Prime Minister said the BJP-NDA is fully prepared for elections, Nadda urged upon people of the country to come out in great numbers to vote and strengthen the foundation of the world's largest democracy.

Pradhan said the BJP will connect with people, touch hearts and seek blessings basis the proven track record of PM Narendra Modi.  

"The biggest festival of democracy is here! EC has announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates. We, the BJP-NDA, are fully prepared for elections. We are going to the people on the basis of our track record of good governance and service delivery across sectors. Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar," the PM wrote on 'X', formerly known as Twitter. 

Welcoming the Election Commission's announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, 2024, Nadda wrote, "Elections are the biggest festival of democracy. They are a medium to keep the country and the state moving on the path of development and good governance."

He urged the people of the entire nation to come out in record numbers to vote and strengthen the foundation of the world's largest democracy.

He exuded confidence that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the BJP will form a strong government with a clear majority and work diligently to fulfill the aspirations of the people for the next 5 years.

"Welcome the announcement of the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 by the Election Commission. 
We, the BJP India family, are geared up for the biggest festival of democracy. We will connect with people, touch hearts and seek blessings basis the proven track record of PM Narendra Modi ji. Confident that the people of Bharat will vote to ensure 'Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar."

It may be noted that the ECI today announced dates of elections to 543 Lok Sabha seats and  414 Assembly seats across four States- Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim. Elections will be held in seven phases starting May 13 and counting of votes is scheduled on June 4

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