Mayank Foundation organizes Webinar on 12th National Voters’ Day
Ferozepur, January 25, 2022: Mayank Foundation celebrated 12th National Voter's Day by organizing a Webinar and most of the students from various schools and colleges participated in this Webinar.
Theme for this year’s National Voter’s Day is ‘Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative’ envisages focus on the Election Commission of India’s commitment to facilitate the active participation of voters during the elections and to make the complete process hassle-free and a memorable experience for all categories of voters. The day becomes more significant for us as Punjab is also going in for assembly elections on February 20 this year.
Two knowledgeable and renowned personalities Dr. Jagdeep Singh Sandhu State Awardee and Prof Harjeshwar Pal Singh were resource persons for this Webinar. They enriched the participants with their vast field experience and service.
Dr. Jagdeep Singh Sandhu District Language Officer shared a very informative talk on Democracy Right and Power of Voting. He motivated the youth to use their most potent democratic right by electing the Government of their own choice by casting vote.
Prof Harjeshwar Pal Singh, Lecturer talked about how to use our Democratic Right - Voting given by our Constitution. He talked about the purpose to celebrate National Voter’s Day to encourage, facilitate and maximize enrolment, especially for the new voters.
Both these sessions were very interactive and created the interest of participants. Queries were also raised by participants. In the end, the pledge was administered virtually to all participants to promote democratic electoral participation.
Dr. Gazal Preet Arneja, was the host of this Webinar. In concluding remarks, he paid heartfelt thanks to both the resource persons. He said that the maximum participation of voters in the democratic process is the key to the formation of good governance. He said that Mayank Foundation will work tirelessly to sensitize the people, especially the youngsters to exercise their franchise in the elections.
In the end, Deepak Sharma President Mayank Foundation thanked all the participants for being patient and attentive listening and participating and raising doubts after each session.