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PM Modi's mother Heeraben casts vote in Gujarat poll
Gandhinagar, Dec 14 (IBNS): As the second phase of the Gujarat poll got underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben reached the polling booth to cast her vote on Thursday.
Modi will fly off to Gujarat to cast his vote in his home state.
The second phase of the poll is taking place in north and central Gujarat.
Around 2.2 crore people will cast their vote in the last phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all voters to turn up in large numbers. He tweeted: "Today is Phase 2 of the Gujarat elections. I request all those voting today to vote in record numbers and enrich this festival of democracy."
There are 182 seats in Gujarat in total. The first phase of the poll was held in 89 seats on Dec 9.
While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is fighting hard to retain their strong hold in the state, the Congress is trying to return to power after 22 years.
The Congress is fighting the election in an alliance with Hardik Patel-led Patidar Ananmat Andolan Samiti (PAAS).
The counting of votes will be held on Dec. 18.
The saffron-brigade is ruling the state since 1995.
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