PM Modi praised the Election Commission for ensuring fair elections and leveraging technology to empower voters. He urged citizens to vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy, mentioning National Voters’ Day and recalling the assembly's founding guardians' emphasis on unity. Modi’s remarks come amid ongoing criticism from the opposition regarding the poll body’s conduct.
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