SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 21: In a bid to promote voter awareness and increase electoral participation in the ensuing Assembly Electios in the district, a mega event under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative was Saturday held at Goripora area of 25-Eidgah constituency.
The event witnessed a vibrant display of activity and civic responsibility as hundreds gathered for the Mega SVEEP event held on the directions of District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, to energize and educate the common masses of the area about the importance of Voting.
The event began with a ‘Cycle Rally’ which was flagged off from Bakshipora by Shabina Kyser, District Nodal Officer SVEEP for promoting voter participation which culminated at main venue Goripora Park.
A “Run for Democracy” rally took-off from Palpora in which school students, teachers, BLOs and members of local community participated for promoting voter awareness through banners and slogans.
At the main venue Nighat Parveen, Nodal officer SVEEP for 25-AC Eidgah, emphasized the importance of every citizen’s involvement in the democratic process. She said, “Our goal is to ensure that every eligible voter is informed, engaged, and empowered to make their voice heard.
M Iqbal Zargar, ARO 25-Eidgah, who was the chief guest on the occasion addressed the gathering and highlighted the role of voting in strengthening democracy. He said SVEEP events remains a cornerstone of our electoral preparedness and the administration is dedicated to maintaining momentum through continued educational initiatives and outreach efforts.
The day-long programme witnessed substantial participation from young voters and other members of the community, reflecting a robust engagement with the democratic process.
A festive atmosphere took over as cultural and sports activities filled the day. Students from various schools participated in traditional Kashmiri performances, including, Ladishah, Rouf folk songs and dramatic skits entertained and conveyed strong voter awareness messages.
The event concluded by reinforcing the ongoing need for voter engagement and the indispensable role of the electorate in the success of democratic processes.