An awareness programme for voters under the aegis of Odisha Election Watch was held under Remuna block.
Several speakers, including State coordinator of the Odisha Election Watch Ranjan Mohanty, social activist Kshamakar Swain and poet Sridev, spoke.
Besides stating that the rural voting is crucial in upholding the democratic value, they appealed the voters to cast their vote without fear and favour. They appealed that they should not come under the influence of money, liquor or and any gift, since the opportunity comes once in a five years. The voters were told to select the right people in the ensuing three-tier panchayat polls for development of their local area.
The speakers appealed the gathering to exercise their franchise as a must to elect the fittest candidate be it a ward member, a PS member, a sarpanch or a ZP member.
local festival committee secretary Bhagabat Sahoo and district chapter head of Odisha Election Watch Ubachak Mohanty coordinated the event . About 300 people of the area attended. Audio, and video displays were made urging voters to select a transparent system.