Voter awareness activities intensified in Rajouri

Rajouri, Sep 19: In anticipation to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Election 2024, a district-wide voter awareness campaign was today conducted across Rajouri District under the leadership of District Election Officer Abhishek Sharma and District Nodal Officer (SVEEP) Bishamber Dass (CEO Rajouri).

The campaign, which targeted various constituencies, was designed to promote electoral literacy and encourage voter participation, a press release said.

The unique initiative in AC-83 Kalakote-Sunderbani included a signature campaign themed “Wall of Democracy” at GHS Massiote, where students and faculty committed to support democratic values. SVEEP team members, Muddasir Mughal and Deepak Kumar, delivered awareness lectures to emphasize the importance of voting and electoral literacy.

In AC-84 Nowshera, a meeting was held at GMS Pind Narian, supervised by Nodal Officer SVEEP J P Singh.

The session focused on increasing voter turnout in historically low-performing polling stations. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were directed to collaborate with BAG teams to enhance voter participation.

A mega voter awareness event was held at village Sagote in AC-85 Rajouri, attracting over 220 participants, including students, staff and local residents.

The event featured an awareness rally, a pledge ceremony and a door-to-door voter outreach campaign. The SVEEP team also launched a balloon campaign at Gujjar Mandi Chowk, where balloons adorned with slogans like “Your Vote, Your Voice” were displayed, engaging passersby and promoting voter participation.

The creative campaign was spearheaded by Nodal Officer SVEEP Rakesh Kumar Sharma in partnership with the District SVEEP team members including Mohammad Ayaz Raina and Aejaz-ul-Haq.

Prof Tahir Nadeem, Nodal Officer SVEEP 86- Budhal Assembly Constituency, led a voter awareness lecture at Model Academy, Nazamabad, Koteranka.

The event featured a pledge by students and staff to uphold democratic principles and vote without bias.

A quiz competition on electoral processes was also organized at Govt High School, Chambitrar, with teams led by Amjid Ali, Shazaib Altaf, and Bilal Ahmed winning first, second, and third prizes, respectively. Additionally, a voter turnout evaluation was conducted at polling station 108-Gundha, focusing on addressing low voter engagement. Booth Level Awareness Groups (BAGs) were assigned to bolster local voter outreach efforts.