Centenarians to urge youth, women to vote

Not just celebrities, but centenarian voters will also encourage youths and women to exercise their franchise in the December 4 Assembly elections.
District Election office (South West) today felicitated four out of 10 centenarians registered in the district and plan to rope them in for Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities, focusing on increasing women and youth participation in the electoral process.
"They (senior citizens) are a source of inspiration for us. They have seen all, from the British rule to birth of the country to present development.
"Even today, they are enthusiastic about casting their votes, so when they can come out and vote in the elections, our youths and women should not lag behind," District Election officer (South West) Nikhil Kumar said.

"We will involve them in our SVEEP activities," he said.
Six out of 10 centenarians registered in South West district are women.

103-year-old Khajani Devi from Chawla village, 103-year-old Narayani Devi of Mansa Ram Park, 102-year-old Ompayari Devi from Uttam Nagar and 100-year-old Ram Adarsh from Matiala Village were felicitated.
Several activities, including candle march, exhibition of paintings by children, cultural functions and other events, will be organised in the coming days as part of voter awareness programme, Kumar said.
"We are strictly adhering to the model code of conduct and if anyone comes across any violation, they can send an email or call on our toll-free number," he said.