Nation has gained global influence, our duty to vote: NRIs

“I have come to India just to cast my vote, as I believe it is every citizen’s duty to do so. The voting process didn’t take more than 10 minutes, and despite so many people queuing around, the process was smooth thanks to the logistical management,” Sahil told The Indian Express.

As an NRI, Sahil said that India’s enhanced global prominence in the past few years, motivated his trip to India to participate in the electoral process.

“Having traveled extensively across continents, I’ve seen India rise on the global stage. There’s a palpable sense of optimism among Indians, and foreign governments are increasingly taking India seriously,” he remarked.

Another NRI, 35-year-old Rahul Chavda, an IT consultant in a South Africa firm for five years flew in from Cape Town on Saturday to vote and plans to return on Thursday. “Respect for Indians has increased and our passport has gained significant value. So, it is our moral responsibility and duty to come back to India and vote to ensure our position in the global stage continues to be strong,” Chavda told The Indian Express.