Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringal on Friday said it is important that there should be a record voter turnout in the ongoing second phase of polling, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also emphasizing that That people' vote strengthens the country's democracy. Voting is underway on three seats in North Bengal for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. The three constituencies where voting is taking place today are Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj. Speaking to ANI after casting his vote at a polling booth in Darjeeling early in the morning, he said, "I was quite satisfied with the way people were coming. I think the voter turnout was good, in large numbers Women voters came. It is very important to have a record turnout in the second phase. PM Modi has also said that your vote strengthens our democracy. Especially young voters, women voters should come out and vote, I think this is something that we are seeing in Darjeeling." Responding to a question, he said, "Look, I am not commenting on the political aspects. Don't want to. Vote now because of sensitivity. We are in the middle of voting. But, I mean, what is important is that people's aspirations should find voice. People can decide what kind of governance they want" Voting for the second phase began at 7 am on Friday in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories (UTs). Voting for the remaining constituencies in Bengal will begin on May 4. The Lok Sabha elections, to be held in seven phases on May 13, May 25 and June 1, are scheduled to end on June 1 and the counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.