Nagpur District Collector and Election Officer Dr Vipin Itankar has appealed to the social influencers to work to ensure voting by every eligible voter, Nagpur has earned distinction by registering highest number of voters. The appeal is being made to achieve the highest voting, above 75 per cent.
Dr Itankar held a meeting of social influencers and government officers on Thursday. Zilla Parishad CEO Soumya Sharma and other senior officers were present. Those using social media modes like Instagram, Reels, Facebook page, RJs were invited for the meeting. Dr Itankar said that these influencers can appeal to the voters, particularly the youngsters and also work for educating people.
Soumya Sharma gave information about various activities under SVEEP
VOTERS ABOVE 85 YEARS
The Election Commission has introduced voting at home for people above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities. So far 3259 voters above 85 years and 1575 Disabled have registered. Form D for these voters is being distributed. Facilities for their voting at their respective homes is being provided after they fill in Form D.
REEL MAKING CONTEST
Under the SVEEP programme a Reel Making Competition is being organised. Those above 18 years and first time voters can participate. The theme for the contest is ‘My first voting, I am a proud voter’. The competition is for residential Societies, Industrial House and for University Students.
The last date for submission of the Reels is March 31. More information can be had on sveepngp2024@gmail.com or https://rb.gy/tlddt.
The competition is also organised for university students. The last date of submission is April 21. The theme is ‘My first vote is for the nation’ and ‘I am a proud voter’. In Schools and Colleges, the youth will be administered oath to ensure 100 percent voting.
Various competitions for the youth including an Essay contest a painting contest will be organised. Awareness programmes about the voting procedure, etc will also be held. Those interested may register on https://rb.gy/grxvem or may contact on sveepngp2024@gmail.com.
Competition for those living in high-rise buildings and among the affluent class is also being organised. The contest will be held in three categories of housing society of up to 50 families, 50 to 100 apartments, and for above 100 families.
Registration for the contest can be done on https://rb.gy/1i94co or on sveepngp2024@gmail.com.
The participants from Industrial House can register on https://rb.gy/n80jv9 or my contact on email sveepngp2024@gmail.com