Just cast your Vote on 19 April 2024 & Enjoy the Day; Its Paid Holiday; Special Voter Discounts on Food Bills; Free Pick-up and drop facility; Enjoy rest of the Day

TMI Bureau

Port Blair, April 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made all possible efforts and arrangements to achieve 100% voter participation in the forthcoming General Election - 2024 of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency, which is going to be held on April 19, 2024. Under the supervision of the ECI, awareness campaigns have been conducted, online mobile applications launched, electoral helpline numbers activated, bike rallies organized, interactions held with new voters in various educational institutions, and the Polling Day declared as a Paid Holiday. Additionally, efforts have been made to reach the outreach islands, initiate Special Voter Discounts on Food Bills in a few Restaurants and Hotels, facilitate Free Pick-up and drop facility for Senior Citizens & Divyangjans, arrange suitable ramps and wheelchairs at polling stations, and provide other basic facilities to ensure voter convenience and comfort at all polling stations.

Similarly, eligible voters also need to understand that participation in the electoral process is not merely a privilege; it is a solemn responsibility entrusted to every eligible citizen. In a country as vast and diverse as India, with its myriad challenges and opportunities, the act of voting becomes a potent instrument for change or continuity. It is a means through which citizens can hold their elected representatives accountable, ensuring that governance remains responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people. By casting votes, citizens reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, and justice, safeguarding the democratic edifice erected by past generations.

Therefore, everyone should come out of their homes and undertake concerted efforts to encourage voters to play their crucial role in India's Democratic System.

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