Hassan: Hemavati, the Chief District and Sessions Judge and the Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, has called upon everyone to exercise their electoral rights and also realize their responsibilities towards the country by compulsorily voting during elections.
Speaking after inaugurating the National Voters Day programme organized by the Election Commission of India and the District Administration, at the auditorium of the Government Engineering College in the city, she said that National Voters Day was celebrated to create awareness among the youth on the need to participate in democratic life.
“It is essential for the youth to understand the importance of the rights given by the Constitution. They should understand the importance of voting and choosing the most appropriate person to represent them. The youth will thereby build a strong national foundation by registering their voice during the elections,” she added.
Senior Civil Judge and Member-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, G. K. Dakshayini, said that everyone in a democratic system is free, and voting is a much greater act of merit than donation.
“We should understand how painstakingly this freedom has been obtained and wholeheartedly vote towards a better state of living,” she said.
Additional District Magistrate, K. T. Shanthala, presided over the programme and said that everyone should take the act of voting with great seriousness and responsibility.
National Voters Day has been celebrated for the last 15 years with the main objective of creating awareness among the youth on the need to embrace participative democracy.
Principal of the Government Engineering College, Girish, spoke and said that it was the primary duty of all citizens to take the country towards the path of development without looking at caste, religion or sect.
Tahsildar Shweta N Ravindra gave an introductory speech and welcomed the gathering. Deputy Director of School Education Chandrashekhar and District Information Officer Meenakshamma were present.
On the occasion, the best performing polling booth officers were felicitated and identity cards were distributed to young voters.
Prizes were also distributed to students who won various competitions.
