Campus to Booth campaign launched to bring young voters to electoral rolls

CEO Dr Sajith Babu IAS launches special drive at Govt Arts College; interacts with students at GHS PeroorkadaThiruvananthapuram, Nov. 06: The Chief Electoral Officer, Keralam, has launched the ‘Campus to Booth’ campaign aimed at encouraging eligible school and college students aged 17 and above to get themselves enrolled in the electoral rolls.The week-long special enrolment drive, which began on November 2, enables eligible higher secondary and college students to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll through Form 6.Dr Sajith Babu, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, Keralam, inaugurated the campaign at Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, at 11 am on Friday.Dr Sajith Babu also interacted with students at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Peroorkada, highlighting the importance of voter registration and participation in the democratic process.The ‘Campus to Booth’ drive has been conceived as part of a wider effort to create awareness among young voters and encourage them to take their first step towards electoral participation. The campaign, carrying the tagline “Step Forward, Get Counted”, is being conducted at higher secondary schools and colleges across the state.District Collectors have been directed to take the necessary steps to ensure maximum participation of students in voter awareness and enrolment activities being organised in association with the Election Commission.The initiative seeks to ensure that eligible young citizens are enrolled in the electoral rolls at the earliest and are able to exercise their democratic right when they become eligible to vote.The idea is to involve as many students as possible in voter awareness activities through Electoral Literacy Clubs in schools and colleges.