On occasion of Chhattisgarh's Foundation Day, a programme on 'Chhattisgarh and Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation' for awareness of electors was organised by ‘Mor Raipur Mor Vote’.
Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat administered pledge to youth for using their right to vote.
The event was held near Telibandha pond in the city. The youth lighted the lamp to mark ‘Diwali for Vote’ which was started by lighting the lamp by Rawat.
Addressing the gathering, Rawat appealed to people present to cast their vote without fear and without falling into any allurement.
The CEC also witnessed the ‘Rangoli’ made by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) .
The event was participated by students from schools, colleges , workers of NGOs and also students of Livelihood College. Mor Raipur Club had staged street play based on theme of voting while one voting zone was made where the EVM and VVPAT was kept for the public.