Srinagar: Hundreds of young people in Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm to promote the importance of voting and express their faith in democracy.
These students participated in various programs under SVEEP, including the ‘Run for Democracy,’ Cycle Rally, and Shikara Rally at SKICC, all of which were inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners (ECs) Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. SS Sandhu.
Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar, led the cycle rally alongside the Election Commissioners as part of the voter awareness and enrollment campaign. The Election Commission is currently undertaking the second Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls in J&K.
Both boys and girls, inspired by the vision of democracy, showed overwhelming participation in the three events, filling the SKICC and the Back Waters of Dal Lake with the vibrant spirit and essence of democracy. With every pedal, they reaffirmed their commitment to participate in the democratic process.
During the event, the youngsters chanted, “We are proud voters,” and pledged to become ambassadors of democracy in the valley. This highlighted their faith in the democratic process and their commitment to strengthening democracy by educating their friends, colleagues, classmates, and the general public about the significance of electoral participation.
High-spirited eligible young boys and girls vowed to register themselves on the voter lists of their respective areas and encourage their peers to do the same.
The CEC and ECs commended the participants for spreading the message of democracy and emphasizing the importance of exercising the valuable right to vote.
