Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Apr 12: As part of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, District Election Authority (DEA) organized a unique event to engage and empower young voters ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Held at Shibnote Thathri, the event combined excitement of river rafting with a call to action for civic duty, aiming to generate awareness and emphasize importance of youth participation in the electoral process.
The event received the distinguished presence of the District Election Officer (DEO) of Doda, Harvinder Singh, who highlighted the crucial role of youth in shaping the nation’s democratic landscape.
Under the slogan ‘Mera pehla vote desh ke liye, Desh ke Parv, Desh ke Garv’, the event aimed to inspire sense of pride and responsibility among young voters towards exercising their democratic right.
During the event, participants took part in a pledge ceremony, solemnly committing to cast their valuable votes on polling day. The pledge ceremony served as a poignant reminder of individual’s power to influence direction of the nation and ensure representation for all segments of society.
This innovative initiative not only provided an exhilarating experience for the participants but also served as a platform to educate and empower young citizens to actively participate in the democratic process.