KU organises voter awareness programme

Srinagar, Apr 30:  To strengthen voter awareness and participation in the electoral process, the Kashmir University’s School of Law, Monday hosted a daylong voters’ awareness programme here.

The event was part of the ongoing campaign of the varsity under the SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) programme of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Themed "Your Vote, Your Voice: Empowering Democracy", the programme featured expert lectures by distinguished faculty members of the School of Law highlighting the significance of voting in a democracy, an official statement issued here read.

On the occasion, Dean and Head of the School of Law, Prof Mohammad Hussain, emphasised the crucial role of citizens in shaping the nation's future through their electoral participation.

“India is a young country as the majority of its population comprises youth who play a crucial role in nation building, steer its development, policy and economic goals,” Prof Hussain said.

He further said that the young men and women should participate in the electoral process by casting their vote and exercising their right to franchise.