Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan issued directives to all HEIs (higher education institutions) to hold voter education campaigns on their campuses between March 3 and March 6. Read below to know the details
On Tuesday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan issued directives to all HEIs (higher education institutions) to hold voter education campaigns on their campuses between March 3 and March 6.
The directive is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urgent appeal for first-time voters to cast lots of ballots. Taking it to X (formerly Twitter), Pradhan wrote, “The upcoming 18th Lok Sabha elections is going to be special, particularly for our youth who are turning 18. It will bring them an opportunity to make their voices heard as well as shape today’s and tomorrow’s politics.”
He further added in his statement, “Hon. PM @narendramodi ji has given a clarion call to our youth and first-time voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers. In pursuance to PM Modi’s appeal, I have directed all HEIs in the country to conduct comprehensive voter awareness activities at their campuses from 28th February to 6th March. These activities will galvanise our #YuvaShakti, emphasise upon them the value of voting, making informed choices and participating in electoral processes for a more representative democracy. I am sure, the spirit of #MeraPehlaVoteDeshKeLiye will motivate our first-time voters and youth to vote with pride.”
n order to elect its 18th Lok Sabha, India is preparing for the upcoming general elections, the dates of which are probably going to be announced next month. 2019 saw the nation's most recent general elections.