PANAJI
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer Goa in association with the District Election Officer, North Goa celebrated 13th National Voters Day and to mark the same organised a function at SZ Quasim Auditorium of National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula on Friday. Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai was the chief guest for the function. The theme of the celebration was ''Nothing Like Voting, I vote for Sure”.
The Governor in his address said in democracy people are supreme and so also their right of voting. Seventy years ago, the founding fathers of the Indian Constitution gifted "Election Commission of India” to the citizens of this country. This day has been dedicated to the empowerment of all voters and to create awareness among all electors, for their participation plays a major role in strengthening Indian Democracy. The Election Commission of India has come up with a theme of ‘Nothing like Voting, I vote for sure’, which is a wonderful theme for the State to achieve the goal of 100% voting.
The Governor said we intend to build an entire generation equipped with knowledge of electoral participation, democratic principles, ethics and morals which will help build a social fabric based on righteousness and conscience. This generation will be aware of their duty towards their nation as a vigilant and responsible citizen.
The Governor speaking further appreciated the efforts of the office of CEO Goa for introducing various innovative measures in voter education through breakthrough measures ranging from inclusive games, contests and competitions involving inspirational and motivational activities giving positive messages. Pink Polling Booths, completely manned by Women officials were set up across various constituencies in Goa during the conduct of Goa Legislative Assembly Elections 2022, he pointed.
He said the National Voters Day pledge we all took is echoing from every corner of the State as well as the country. The oath is to promote and protect our beloved democracy by taking part in free, fair and peaceful elections. He appealed to all the voters to participate in strengthening our democracy and to work together to make every election free, fair and peaceful.
The Governor in his address said in democracy people are supreme and so also their right of voting. Seventy years ago, the founding fathers of the Indian Constitution gifted "Election Commission of India” to the citizens of this country. This day has been dedicated to the empowerment of all voters and to create awareness among all electors, for their participation plays a major role in strengthening Indian Democracy. The Election Commission of India has come up with a theme of ‘Nothing like Voting, I vote for sure’, which is a wonderful theme for the State to achieve the goal of 100% voting.
The Governor said we intend to build an entire generation equipped with knowledge of electoral participation, democratic principles, ethics and morals which will help build a social fabric based on righteousness and conscience. This generation will be aware of their duty towards their nation as a vigilant and responsible citizen.
The Governor speaking further appreciated the efforts of the office of CEO Goa for introducing various innovative measures in voter education through breakthrough measures ranging from inclusive games, contests and competitions involving inspirational and motivational activities giving positive messages. Pink Polling Booths, completely manned by Women officials were set up across various constituencies in Goa during the conduct of Goa Legislative Assembly Elections 2022, he pointed.
He said the National Voters Day pledge we all took is echoing from every corner of the State as well as the country. The oath is to promote and protect our beloved democracy by taking part in free, fair and peaceful elections. He appealed to all the voters to participate in strengthening our democracy and to work together to make every election free, fair and peaceful.
