New Delhi, April 17 -- Former US President Barack Obama on Friday (local time) urged voters in Virginia to vote, as early voting is currently underway in the state.

Obama took to his social media platform to appeal for a large voter turnout in Virginia. He wrote, "Virginia, if you haven't done it already, make a plan to vote YES on the redistricting referendum. You can vote early by April 18 or on Election Day, April 21. Find your polling place at http://IWillVote.com/VA."

Addressing Virginians, he said, "Hey, Virginia. Early voting is underway, and Virginians are turning out in record numbers to vote yes. By voting yes, you have a chance to do something important-not just for the Commonwealth, but for our entire country." He went on to...