Shillong/Kohima, Feb 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday urged the people of Meghalaya and Nagaland to cast their votes in record numbers in the elections to the state Assemblies in the two northeastern states.

Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said: "Urging the people of Meghalaya and Nagaland, particularly the young and first time voters, to vote in record numbers today."

In a series of tweets, Shah said: "While Nagaland goes to vote today, I urge sisters and brothers of Nagaland to ensure that the peace process that has already been initiated does not face any hurdles. Only peace can lead Nagaland to its destination of progress and development.