Karnal, March 2 -- Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar cast his vote in the ongoing Haryana local body elections in Karnal on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters, Khattar urged voters to come forward and vote.

"It is the right of every citizen, and they must exercise their franchise. I appeal to all voters to come forward and vote. I have never missed casting my vote," he said after casting his vote.

The voting started at 8 am and will continue till 6 pm.

The elections are being held for the general election of mayors and members of all wards of seven Municipal Corporations, presidents and members of all wards of four Municipal Councils and 21 Municipal Committees.

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