Young voters raring to vote in upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election

Contrary to popular belief that the youngsters are apathetic to politics, the new generation and first time voters are enthusiastic to franchise their vote.

- HEMA SINGULURI | HYDERABAD

Metro India spoke to youth about their preference in the upcoming by-poll in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency. There seems to be a new found zest to cast their vote also due to awareness programmes conducted in colleges and the efforts by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) which has launched a campaign “I VOTE FOR SURE" stickers, a part of Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign program.

The special awareness drives and campaigns in colleges are encouraging citizens, especially the youth, to cast their votes and recognize the significance of democratic participation. The aim is simple, to remind eligible citizens of their right to vote, specifically encouraging youngsters, and make polling day count. According to election officials, these stickers are being displayed in GHMC circle offices, ward offices, GHMC sports complexes, fairprice shops and ICDS centres.