As a part of the ongoing SVEEP programme, Deputy Commissioner cum Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Mandip Singh Brar on Tuesday launched the banner for awareness campaign initiated by restaurant and hotel owners of Chandigarh for General Elections 2019.
With the message of "Eat Pure, Vote for Sure", the objective of the campaign is to maximize voter registration and turnout during the upcoming elections. This message will be displayed on banners and standee’s at all leading hotels, restaurants and eateries of the city, as well as stamped on their bills and other receipts, so that the importance of becoming a voter and exercising the right to vote gets conveyed to each visitor.
Some unique and innovative ideas announced by the Hospitality industry which will be implemented throughout the city included putting up standees and banners to motivate voters to check and verify their votes and to vote on Election Day, a minimum of 15% discount will be given to every voter who shows the indelible ink mark.
The discount will be given from May 19, that is voting day, up till 25th May at all eateries.