MY Bharat Launches Nationwide Voter Awareness Campaign with 100 Events

The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry, through the 'My Youth Bharat' (MY Bharat) initiative, has successfully organized 100 youth dialogues today across 23 states and union territories as part of its nationwide campaign, 'Developed India Youth Dialogue: Know Your Vote.' This initiative aims to foster electoral awareness while encouraging young citizens to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in the democratic process. More than 16,600 youth and 100 youth icons participated in these events, which included discussions on voting rights, civic responsibilities, and the critical role of youth in strengthening democracy.

In Delhi, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attended a youth dialogue in the Mahrauli area, where he engaged with students and addressed their queries regarding electoral processes. In Haryana, Bhivani MP Chaudhary Dharmbir Singh interacted with young participants, sharing his insights on voting and electoral awareness. Meanwhile, MY Bharat organized events in collaboration with CT University in Ludhiana and Guru Arjun Dev College in Tarn Taran, Punjab.

In Assam, MPs Pradan Baruah and Ranjit Dutta engaged with youth participants in Dhemaji and Tezpur (Sonitpur) respectively. These discussions allowed students to inquire about voter awareness and democratic participation, seeking clarifications and guidance. In Chhattisgarh, MY Bharat facilitated youth dialogues in Dhamtari and Kawardha. In Dhamtari, MP Roopkumari Chaudhary addressed student questions, while youth icon Gulab Singh Verma delivered a presentation on 'Your Vote, Your Voice,' highlighting voting rights and civic responsibilities. In Kawardha, the MP conversed with young attendees and youth icon Aditi Mishra inspired them towards responsible citizenship, leading participants to pledge their commitment to their duties as responsible citizens.

In Bihar, the focus of the program in Bhagalpur centered on voter registration, the importance of ethical voting, and electoral procedures. Discussions encouraged first-time voters to partake responsibly in the democratic process, exercising their electoral rights without succumbing to temptations or undue influences.

Youth dialogues were also conducted in Anuppur, Damoh, Jhabua, Khargone (West Nimar), and Mandla in Madhya Pradesh. These events encompassed an introduction to MY Bharat’s initiatives, presentations on 'Know Your Vote,' interactions with young participants, and a collective democratic oath. The session in Mandla incorporated youth perspectives, discussions with elected representatives, and shared experiences related to sports, emphasizing the significance of democratic values and nation-building.

This nationwide initiative is advancing discussions on democratic participation within colleges and educational institutions, enabling youth to interact directly with representatives and providing them a platform to discuss their roles as responsible citizens.