Shimla, May 16 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday urged citizens across the state to exercise their franchise enthusiastically in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections scheduled to be held on May 17.
In a message issued on the eve of polling, the Governor said the Urban Local Bodies elections were not merely a civic exercise but the foundation for building vibrant, well-governed, and prosperous cities.
Appealing to voters to participate actively in the democratic process, he said every eligible citizen should cast a vote responsibly, as it was not only a right but also a duty towards strengthening democracy and contributing to the future development of cities and the state.
The Governor made a special appeal to firs...