Jalandhar,- DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, jalandhar in collaboration with District Administration Jalandhar, NGO Disha Deep and District Red Cross Society, on Tuesday organized an electoral literacy program “Role of Youth for Healthy Democracy” under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Program (SVEEP).
Dr. Sanjeev Naval, Principal, DAVIET delivered a speech on role of youth for healthy democracy, a topic of national importance. He highlighted election as one of the most important pillars of democracy through which the best pf the candidates can be elected as our representative. He also focused on use of voting right as a national duty.
Mr. S.M. Singh, founder and chief of Disha Deep NGO apprised the students of their voting rights. He stated that it has been a continuous endeavour of the NGO to serve the society. He educated the youth to cast their votes for healthy democracy. He urged the students not to cast vote for monetary considerations or any other ravenousness.
Dr. Surjeet Lal Sahota, Nodal officer, Jalandhar Constituency (SVEEP), addressed the students on the occasion to make them aware towards their voting rights. He informed the students about Form No. 6, Form No. 6B, Form No. 7 and Form No.8. During the program, the youth took pledge that they will not only cast their votes prudently but will guide others in the same direction for healthy democracy.
The students of DAVIET presented a play on importance of vote. A quiz was also organized for the students on role of voting in democracy.
Dr. Sanjeev Naval, Principal, DAVIET along with Captain Jaswinder Singh, Chairman Disha Deep and Sh. Tarsem Jalandhari, Vice Chairman, Disha Deep distributedthe prizes among students. Dr. Sanjeev Naval thanked Jalandhar Administration led for providing the opportunity towards sanitizing and motivating the youth in participation of election process.
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