UDHAMPUR: The District Election Authority Udhampur today organized a series of voters' awareness programs at Devika Ghat, Mand East Tikri, Gole Market, Kambal Danga, Neeli Nallah, as part of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative for the Lok Sabha Election 2024.

The events were held under the supervision of District Election Officer, Saloni Rai.

Deputy District Election Officer, Dr. Anirudh Rai, District Panchayat Officer, Nodal officer SVEEP Dr. Preeti Sharma, Chief Education Officer Geetu Bangotra, District Information Officer Rajinder Digra, along with other officers and general public, actively participated in the campaign.

At Devika Ghat, renowned Sangam theatre group led by Mohammad Akram Khan and his team presented a theme-based Nukkad Natak on SVEEP. Fitness session with Mind N Rythm cum cultural program was also presented.

The aim was to enhance understanding of voting-related processes and promote electoral literacy, especially among first-time voters, preparing them for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Addressing the gathering, Deputy DEO and DPO encouraged active participation in the upcoming elections, particularly emphasizing the pivotal role of first-time and female voters in strengthening democracy.

They highlighted the importance of women's involvement in the electoral process for the nation's progress. Experts and speakers reiterated the significance of electoral literacy in empowering citizens and urged responsible exercise of franchise, especially by first-time voters, in the forthcoming elections.