Srinagar, May 05: Continuing the series of voter awareness programmes about mass electoral participation in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Chief Electoral Office today organized a thematic Nukkad Natak (Street Play) at the busiest Sunday Market, here which became the center of attraction for thousands of people present.
On the occasion, local theatre artists performed an impactful act that proved to be the vibrant voter awareness.
Nodal Officer Media, Chief Electoral Office UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Sapna Kotwal said that such awareness programs are significant for mass participation in nation-building through elections.
She said a well-informed electorate ensures a vibrant and representative democracy.
The initiative resonates with the commitment of the Chief Electoral Office to inspire the young voters towards the electoral process and strengthen the democratic setup to empower citizens, Sapna Kotwal added.
The Nodal Officer Media further said that starting tomorrow, voter awareness jingles will be played in TRC buses to reach the maximum number of voters.
Through initiatives like the Nukkad Natak at Lal Chowk and the upcoming jingles in TRC buses, we aim to engage and educate voters from all walks of life,” stated Akhtar Hussain Qazi, Nodal Officer SVEEP.
Artists and spectators said it was the first time people had witnessed a street play in a busy Sunday Market.
On occasion, noted folk singer and National Awardee, Gulzar Ahmed Ganai said that the program was aimed to enhance understanding of voting-related processes and promote electoral literacy, especially among first-time voters, preparing them for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
This is pertinent to mention that Election Commission (EC), through the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, is making an unprecedented attempt to reach out to different sections of society in the three constituencies.
RO Srinagar inspects strong rooms, distribution centres
The Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Sunday visited Strong rooms, Distribution and Collection centres established for the General Lok Sabha Elections-2024.
During the visit, the Returning Officer oversaw the commissioning of EVMs, and took a detailed assessment of arrangements put up for the safety, surveillance and security of Election-related material and machinery kept at these centres for the Lok Sabha elections in 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Elections.
While interacting with the concerned AROs and other staff at Strong Rooms established at SP College and SP Higher Secondary School, the Returning Officer instructed them to ensure all safety measures and adherence to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India in letter and spirit for the protection of election-related material and machinery at these centres.
The RO also stressed on proper handling and management of the EVMs and other Election related material, besides ensuring efficient and secure mechanisms for its storage.
