The Delhi Election Commission has organised a special awareness campaign for the voters in about 30 Assembly constituencies to ensure wider participation of voters. The awareness programme was held at Delhi Zoo, Khichripur and Vinod Nagar on Sunday.
As per the official data, Out of 70 assemblies, there are 30 constituencies where voters turn out was reported low during the Lok Sabha Election 2019. Delhi Chief Electoral officer (CEO) Ranbir Singh has started a special awareness campaign to reach out to the voters following poor turn out in these assembly segments during last Lok Sabha elections.
The general public has been explained about the importance of voting through Street plays on the theme of 'voter participation' and 'functioning of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) was performed during the event. "For this, banner was put up at the locations for sharing information about the election with the crowd. Team of Election staffs also marched along the road/Gali. Door to Door awareness campaign also held in Khichripur and Vinod Nagar Area," said an official.
To further engage voters, quiz was organized in which various questions related to the election process and schedule were asked.
A team from the Office of CEO, Delhi informed the audience about the steps taken to enlighten voters for maximum participation in Delhi Legislative Election, 2020.
"At all the locations especially at the zoo, public have shown great interest. They not only asked question but also very minutely observed the function of EVM. The main motive to organize such campaigns at these locations especially zoo was that the election commission reach to every voter so that they will not only participate in election for himself/ herself but also encourage others to participate so that our democracy strengthen further," said the official.
In order to encourage the Persons with Disability (PwD) in the capital, the Office of CEO, has made a special arrangement in the toll free Voter Helpline number 1950.
At Zoo , Magic Show , Children Dance and Different children related activities performed which was main focus of attraction. "A large gathering of audience witnessed the performances at all the locations. They attentively watched the play and were encouraged with the dedicated message. Similar voter awareness activities would be organized in other Assembly Constituencies in the coming days," added the official.
