Ludhiana 31 March 2024-More than 100 NSS volunteers of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University took part in a campus rally to raise awareness about ethical voting and quell misinformation. It was organized under the Election Commission of India Initiative, ‘Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye’,

“The NSS volunteers held placards and banners with awareness messages and advocacy of voter participation. The rally started at Ferozepur Road, and finished near Scientist Home in the campus”, remarked NSS Programme Coordinator of the University Dr. Nidhi Sharma.

Dr JPS Gill DSW-Cum-EO reiterated to students, most of whom would be first-time voters, that such awareness drives are essential and are bound not only to raise awareness but to evolve masses to choose the right government.

Dr. Narender Kumar, NSS Program Officer from College of Dairy Science and Technology informed that NSS volunteers from four colleges participated in the rally.

Dr. SS Hassan, NSS Program Officer from College of Fisheries motivated the volunteers to set a target to achieve 100 per cent voting among youth.

Dr. Vishal Sharma, NSS Program Officer from College of Animal Biotechnology, urged voters to avoid using vehicles and, instead, walk to the polling stations because these booths are not far distant.