DAVIET organises expert talk to spread electoral literacy as part of SVEEP

Jalandhar, October 14, 2021: DAVIET Jalandhar organised an expert talk on Electoral Literacy as a part of SVEEP initiative for 36 Jalandhar North area during the Student Induction Program.  The expert talk was delivered by Ms Ashima Saini, Head, Department of Political Sciences, KMV Jalandhaar and SVEEP Nodal officer 36 Jaalandhar North. The Chief Guest of the function was Ms Anupam Kaler, PCS and Deputy Director Urban Local Bodies Jalandhar. The basic aim of the talk was to spread electoral awareness amongst the budding engineers so that they should become responsible and conscientious citizens of the nation. 
Ms Ashima Saini, while speaking on the importance of electoral literacy stated that in India every citizen has the power to run the country by selecting the right representatives. She highlighted the fact that the voters should select the candidates wisely as a small error in judgment can send the wrong leader at the top. She also shared the fact that the young generation is not interested in the electoral process and need of the hour is to involve them actively in it. She highlighted the fact that the election commission of India started the SVEEP initiative to spread awareness in masses about the importance of voting. She shared that citizens who are responsible and committed can take the right decisions and select the most suitable candidates to lead the country. 
The Chief Guest of the function Ms Anupam Kaler had a fruitful interaction with the students. She encouraged them to ask questions and while giving answers highlighted that as citizens we should rise above the differences of caste, culture and creed  to select the most suitable candidates to lead the country. She also shared the fact that SVEEP stands for Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation. She stated that the youngsters are the future of the nation and they should be encouraged to come forward and get themselves registered as voters to steer the nation forward
Principal Dr Manoj Kumar applauded the efforts being done by election commission representatives to spread electoral awareness. He highlighted the fact that every student above the age of eighteen should cast his vote. He also encouraged the students to be in touch with the election ambassadors of the college to clarify any doubt about the registration process and the steps involved in casting votes. He expressed his belief that all the students will take active part in the election process and will contribute their bit in taking the nation forward.