Ace archer Deepika Kumari will cheer youngsters of the State this time as ‘brand ambassador’ of the Election Commission. The announcement has created an ambience of ‘motivation’ among the youngsters of the state. They acclaim this notification a ‘good decision’ by the commission and are looking forward to use their ‘right to vote’ in the upcoming lok Sabha Elections.
Satish Tigga, an athlete of Sports Authority of India (SAI) Ranchi centre who will vote for the first time said, “I have just turned 18 years and will vote for the first time. Deepika is an idol among rural players like us. Her positive attitude while playing as well as on social networking sites will definitely attract large number of young voters in ‘voting the right candidate’ having the potential to work for the development of society.”
“Deepika is herself a role model for every girl and boy due to her hard effort of getting the ‘admiration of World’s number two archer’. This will definitely contribute towards ‘genuine voting’ by young voters of our state,” popular folk singer of Ranchi Rohan Deo Pathak said.
Sharing the details on this specific player selection state Deputy Chief Electoral officer Abhay Kumar Rao informed that a proposal of this ‘state icon’ selection has been sent to Election Commission of India (ECI). He said, “This proposal is just a formality to get the final approval of our suggestion. We are waiting for the response.”
However, Deepika’s coach Purnima Mahato felicitated by 2013 Dronacharya awardee felt that this ‘brand ambassador’ designation is an added responsibility for her student. “This is a good news. My child will now have to utilise her sportsmanship in empowering voters,” Mahato said.
The news has given a platform to senior renowned players of this region to encourage their offsprings for voting. Hockey Jharkhand general secretary Savitry Purty said, “My daughter will vote for the first time. like her all the young females will feel ‘empowered’ after casting their vote since Deepika is here to inspire them. Jharkhand needs more number of women politicians. Afterall, this gender is now representing all the streams such as sports, education and entertainment.”
Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) and National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) students supported Purty’s words. “Youngsters get more affected by sportspersons than the politicians. Deepika asking us to ‘cast vote’ is equivalent to a dream come true,” said Hitesh Godhwani, a third year Manufacturing Engineering branch student of NIFFT.
Aishwarya Raj, a second year integrated Mass Communication student said, “Deepika is the perfect example of sustaining ‘self-value’. Voting on her request will surely be an honour.” Deepika on the other side has expressed her ‘luck’ of being chosen for brand ambassador and quotes ‘vote’ a powerful right in a democratic nation like India.