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Flash mob with SVEEP active to raise voter awareness in Udupi


Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, May 05, 2018: The SVEEP committee of Udupi district organised a flash mob display  on the shores of Malpe to raise awareness among voters about the need to exercise their franchise.  Members of the Udupi Darpana team spread awareness through a flash mob dance.

 

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Amateur artistes also presented drawings on the occasion.   Udupi DC Priyanka Mary Francis inaugurated the programme.

Earlier, a rangoli competition was organised to create voter awareness.  Speaking on the occasion, ZP CEO Shivananda Kapashi said, “We want to ensure 100% voting in the upcoming Assembly election.”

Measures have been taken to create awareness among sexual minority community members, migrant labourers, physically challenged, senior citizens and hearing impaired people, he said.  An election is a base for the democratic set-up of the country, he said.   There is a need to strengthen the democracy by actively participating in the electoral process, he said.