PM Modi pens letter to BJP, NDA candidates of phase 1; stresses importance of this election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote personalized letters to all BJP and NDA candidates contesting the first phase of Lok Sabha Polls on April 19.

In the letter written on Wednesday, PM Modi addressed the candidates as his "fellow karyakarta" and said this is not an ordinary election. 

This election is an opportunity to connect the country's present with a bright future, Modi said in his message.

Two letters were shared by the BJP sources-- one to Coimbatore candidate K Annamalai, who is also the president of the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit, in English, and another in Hindi to its chief spokesperson Anil Baluni who is contesting from Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal.

"Families across India, especially the senior members, would remember the difficulties they have gone through in the 5-6 decades of Congress' rule. In the last 10 years, the quality of life of every section of society has improved, with many of these troubles removed. Yet a lot more is still to be done and this election will be decisive in our mission to ensure a better life for everyone," PM Modi's letter read.

The letter also had a health advice where PM Modi wrote that the summer heat posed problems to everyone. He urged BJP workers to make full use of the last few hours of the election campaign.

"I am aware that the summer heat poses problems to everyone. But this election is extremely important for the future of our nation. Therefore, I appeal to the voters to cast their votes early in the morning, before the heat sets in," Modi said.

He asked the candidates to convey his assurance to each voter that every moment of his time is dedicated to the welfare of fellow citizens.

PM Modi also mentioned his 'pehle matdaan phir jalpaan' slogan, and appealed to the voters to cast the votes early in the morning before the heat sets in.

In the letter addressed to Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, who quit as IPS officer before joining politics, PM Modi wrote, “I congratulate you on your decision to leave a prestigious job and commit to serving people directly.”

"You have been instrumental in fortifying the JP's grassroots presence across Tamil Nadu, championing critical issues including law enforcement, governance and youth empowerment. Coimbatore stands to gain immensely from your committed leadership," the letter for Annamalai, who is BJP's Coimbatore candidate, read.

"With the blessings of the people, I am confident that you will reach the Parliament. Team members like you are a great asset for me. As a team, we will leave no stone unturned for the welfare of the people of constituency and the country," PM Modi wrote to Annamalai.

The campaigning for the first phase ended on Wednesday at 6pm as the silence period kicked in for the election which will be held in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs.

Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh, Assam. Chhattisgarh, Bihar, J&K, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Rajasthan, West Bengal will go to the polls in the first phase of the election.