Getting college students to vote

March 10, 2021 01:37 am | Updated 01:37 am IST - NAGAPATTINAM

T he district administration has infused a personal touch in its election awareness exercise, extending printed invitations to college students. Flanked by senior officials, Collector Praveen P. Nair distributed printed invitations to students of a private college during a celebration marking Women’s Day on Monday. He requested them to take part in the democratic exercise and ensure 100% franchise. The students also took a pledge to fulfil their democratic responsibility. Targeting first-time voters, Mr. Nair also launched a selfie photo point on the Collectorate premises, beside an arch with slogans calling for 100% franchise with honesty.

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