800 new voters are counted during a heritage walk in Philadelphia

The district administration organized a “heritage walk” at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort, Phillaur, and Nurmahal Serai today for over 800 first-time voters as part of its ongoing effort to ensure that young people actively participate in the Lok Sabha elections. This allowed the participants to learn about the significance of voting in addition to the local heritage.

While Gursimran Singh, Assistant Returning Officer-cum-SDM, Nakodar, led the first-time voters at Nurmahal Serai, Amanpal Singh, Assistant Returning Officer-cum-SDM, Phillaur, led the younger voters at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort, Phillaur. Harpreet Singh Sandhu, a heritage promoter, was also present for the event.

During a historical tour of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort and Nurmahal Serai, the youth voters were asked to actively participate in the Lok Sabha elections.

The youngsters were educated by ARO Amanpal Singh on the value of voting and were urged to use their right to vote on June 1st without fear or favoritism.

Subsequently, a presentation highlighting the value of voting in a democratic society was also held in the auditorium, during which Jalandhar voters received a special message from Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, the District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner.

Through “giddha” and “jago” performances based on the elections, the young were also encouraged to cast their ballots.

A message encouraging young voters to take part in this celebration of democracy was also delivered to them during the visit of Nurmahal Serai.

Assistant Returning Officer Gursimran Singh Dhillon encouraged young people to use their right to vote and emphasized the importance of all eligible voters participating in the elections in order to preserve democratic principles. Young voters were also given an oath for moral voting during the heritage walk.