RAMBAN, SEPTEMBER 13: As the Assembly Elections draw closer, District Ramban is ensuring widespread voter participation. Under the guidance of District Election Officer (DEO) Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, the District Election Office is organizing numerous Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation activities daily to engage and educate the electorate about the importance of casting their vote and to boost turnout on Polling Day.
District Election Officer Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary has assured comprehensive security measures and strict implementation of electoral protocols, as mandated by the Election Commission of India. “We are committed to ensuring that every eligible voter can cast his vote in a safe, secure, and transparent environment. All logistical arrangements, including Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) in polling stations and adequate deployment of security forces have been meticulously planned to maintain order during the elections,” said the DEO.
One of the core strategies employed by the Election Office is a comprehensive voter awareness campaign under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program.
More than 500 events, including cultural, sports, awareness activities, rallies, quiz competitions, debates, painting contests, symposiums, and plantation drives were organized, engaging the community at the District, Sub-division, Tehsil, Block, and Institutional levels.
The campaign focuses on educating voters, particularly women, first-time voters, and young people, about the critical role their vote plays in the democratic process. Hoardings have been placed at strategic locations to spread awareness, ensuring that the message reaches to every soul in the district.
A key highlight of the campaign is the creative engagement through street plays (Nukad Nataks), performed by the Sangam Theater Group Reasi. These performances, held in marketplaces, have drawn large crowds and effectively communicated the significance of electoral participation in a dynamic, relatable manner.
Additionally, the SVEEP team, led by District Nodal Officer Bikram Singh, has been conducting awareness drives in historically low-turnout areas. Recently, programs were held at Government Degree Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools to educate young voters about the electoral process and encourage their active participation.
Special attention has also been given to empowering women voters. Targeted campaigns, led by Nodal Officers for Women Awareness, are ensuring that female voters are informed and motivated to exercise their right to vote.
Senior officers from the district administration, including Additional District Development Commissioner, Roshan Lal; Program Officer ICDS, Jahangir Hahami and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak, have actively participated in these SVEEP programs, further emphasizing the importance of voter turnout.
