Ahmedabad, May 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi exercised his franchise in Ahmedabad as voting commenced across 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Gujarat on Tuesday morning.

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Sporting a saffron jacket over a white kurta, the Prime Minister cast his vote at Nishan Vidhyala in Ranip, Ahmedabad, urging people to participate in the electoral process. He commended the Election Commission for the smooth conduct of the first two phases of elections, highlighting the peaceful nature of the voting process compared to previous years.

As Prime Minister Modi arrived at the polling booth, chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' filled the air. He was greeted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who presented him with a saffron khes. Local residents expressed enthusiasm, welcoming him with traditional dhol-nagara beats. Before casting his vote, Prime Minister Modi interacted with locals and gave autographs, displaying his connection with the community.

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Later in the day, Home Minister Shah is scheduled to cast his vote at 9:15 a.m. at Naranpura. Gujarat's electoral landscape witnesses intense competition, with 266 candidates representing various political ideologies and parties such as BJP, Congress, and others. Among the candidates, 247 are male and 19 are female, reflecting the diverse voices in the fray.

The constituencies in Gujarat include Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, Mahesana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, and Valsad.

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Key candidates in the electoral battle include Home Minister Shah from Gandhinagar, Union Minister Parshottam Rupala from Rajkot, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya from Porbandar, and state BJP chief C.R. Paatil from Navsari.