CHANDIGARH, 29.03.24-The Electoral Literacy Club and the Political Science Department of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, hosted a declamation contest on the topic ‘Social Media and Elections’. The theme spurred contestants to explore various facets of this contemporary issue, ranging from information dissemination to the mobilisation of voter turnout. The participants’ speeches offered a unique insight into the complex interplay between social media dynamics and democratic processes. They highlighted the potential of social media to amplify voices, facilitate political discourse, and promote civic engagement. However, they also cautioned against its susceptibility to manipulation, polarisation, and the spread of false information. The winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates. In another event, the Electoral Literacy Club, in collaboration with the NSS community units of the college, organised a ‘Vote for Sure’ Selfie Competition, ‘Chunav ka parv, desh ka garv’ Essay Writing competition and ‘Voters Pledge’ as a part of the Electoral Literacy and Awareness Programme under the aegis of the campaign on ‘Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye’ by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava appreciated the efforts to promote awareness and educate the youth about the significance of exercising their right to vote. She highlighted the importance of such awareness initiatives as she asserted that aware citizens lay the foundation of a strong democracy.