Afghanistan, May 7 -- On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in Gujarat during the third phase of the Indian elections.

Mr. Modi urged Indian citizens to participate extensively in the voting process.

Modi is running for an unprecedented third consecutive term, leading his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against a coalition of over two dozen opposition parties. Polls indicate he is likely to secure a comfortable majority.

"I urge all citizens to vote in large numbers and celebrate the festival of democracy. To all those working in the heat, I urge you to take care of your health and drink adequate water," he stated while voting in his home state of Gujrat state, as reported by Reuters.

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