Narsinghpur, April 26 -- After casting his vote in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls, Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Prahlad Singh Patel on Friday urged the people to vote for ensuring their participation in nation-building.

"I have successfully cast my vote. I appeal to everyone to cast their vote. I came early today. The way I exercised my franchise in a similar manner you (people) should ensure your participation in nation-building," Prahlad Singh Patel told reporters in Narsinghpur.

In the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, the polling began in Tikamgarh (SC), Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa and Hoshangabad from 7 am onwards.

Till 9 am, Madhya Pradesh has recorded 13.82 per cent voting in the initial voter turnout ...