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demonstration of India's messages to highlight the
commitment to democracy, a importance of their first vote in
polling booth was set up deep shaping India's future.
inside Gujarat's Gir forest for Pink Booths in Elections
a lone voter, Mahant Haridas, The Election Commission's
a temple priest. Election initiative to set up ‘Pink Booths,’
officials undertook a two-day all-women managed polling
journey through rough terrain stations, aims to promote
to ensure he could cast his gender equality and enhance
ballot, showcasing the Election women's participation in the
Commission's dedication to electoral process. In the 2024
ensuring every vote counts. Lok Sabha Elections in Odisha,
Youth as the Pillars of the commission established 10%
Democracy of polling booths as ‘all-women
With a large youth centers’ in every assembly seat.
population, efforts to engage This move follows successful
first-time voters are crucial. trials in states like Uttar Pradesh,
The Mera Pehla Vote Desh Bihar, and West Bengal, where
Ke liye campaign, initiated women-run booths have led to
by the Government of India, increased female voter turnout
encouraged young voters to and empowerment.
register and participate in Leveraging Technology
elections, featuring interactive Voter registration has
drives, voter education been simplified through online
programs, and motivational portals, and initiatives like the
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