New Delhi, May 10 (Agency) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday appealed to the people of Karnataka to exercise their franchise in large numbers as voting for Assembly polls is underway. He also said that the people of Karnataka have decided to choose a progressive and welfare-oriented government. “Today, it is time to vote in large numbers. We welcome our first time voters to participate in this democratic process for a better future,” Kharge wrote in a tweet. The Congress chief added,” People of Karnataka have decided that they shall choose a progressive, transparent and welfare-oriented government.”
“As the polling for the assembly elections begins, I urge all my sisters and brothers in Karnataka to go out there and vote for change,” said Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. She added, “It’s time to bring in a strong, development oriented and capable government that works tirelessly to make your lives better. “Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also took to the micro blogging site and wrote, “Come, vote in maximum numbers. Lets, build a progressive Karnataka together.” “Today Karnataka will vote for progress,” said Congress general secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh in a tweet. Elections to the 224 member Karnataka Assembly began at 0700 hours. The results will be declared on May 13.