Govt. PG College Rajouri Organises Awareness Program on Women Participation in Electoral Process and Ethical Voting

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RAJOURI SEPT 13:–Women Development Cell , P.G. College Rajouri in collaboration with SVEEP Cell for Women Participation, organized an Awareness Program on “Ensuring Participation and Representation of Women in electoral Process and ethical Voting” under the patronage of the Principal of the College, Dr. K. K. Sharma.

Prof Salma Farooq, Coordinator Women Development Cell formally welcomed the Nodal Officer, SVEEP Cell Ms. Shakti Gupta and the representatives of the ECI for imparting the awareness among the girl students of the college. Ms. Shakti Gupta elaborated on the importance of casting vote for female students as it gives voice to them to choose their representatives wisely. She highlighted the various issues that can hinder the process of casting votes for females and subsequently explained the ways to tackle them.

Among other speakers , Ms. Jyoti, Ms. Shazia and Ms. Tania explained the various ethical aspects of voting and how to cast their votes without succumbing to the pressure from family or society. All the speakers enlightened on the importance of following ethics while participating in the electoral process. The event witnessed a huge participation from the students and staff. The students felt highly motivated and took a pledge to ensure maximum participation in the voting in the coming assembly elections.

Principal Prof.(Dr.) K. K. Sharma highly appreciated the efforts of the Women Development Cell and SVEEP Cell in organizing the Awareness program to create electoral literacy among the young students especially the first time voters.. Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, HOD Persian also stressed on the need of organizing such events. Technical support for the event was provided by Prof. Makhdoom Ahmed while Prof. Antima Gupta presented vote of thanks.