Jalandhar Administration launches unique voters’ awareness campaign with live Comedy Show

Jalandhar News: The Jalandhar Administration, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, launched an innovative voter awareness campaign on Saturday evening. The campaign featured a live comedy show by renowned stand-up comedian Inder Sahni, aimed at encouraging young voters to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on June 1, 2024. The event took place at IVY World School, attracting over 500 college students.

Inder Sahni’s performance blended humor with a powerful message about the importance of voting. Through his jokes, Sahni not only entertained the audience but also emphasized the civic duty of casting a vote. His engaging approach resonated with the young crowd, creating an atmosphere of both laughter and reflection.

Comedian Inder Sahni, through his jokes and satires, highlighted the discounts available at hotels, restaurants, malls, and Wonderland for voters who cast their votes on June 1, 2024, encouraging civic participation with a touch of humor and incentive. He lauded the administration’s efforts to carry out this mammoth exercise by roping in numerous business establishments in the electoral process.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal addressed the gathering, explaining that the live comedy show was part of Jalandhar Administration’s efforts to engage the youth in the electoral process. He highlighted the administration’s goal of achieving over 70 percent voter turnout and outlined various initiatives to reach this target.

The event also featured a band performance by students from IVY World School, which received enthusiastic applause. The musicians played popular tunes, captivating the audience and adding to the festive spirit of the occasion. Additionally, a special jingle titled “Jalandhar Ek Gal Note Kro Ek June Nu Tuci Vote Kro” was launched. The jingle, designed to motivate voters, was performed live by the school’s Bhangra team, whose energetic choreography further energized the audience.

Election Observers including General Observer J. Meghantha Reddy, Police Observer Satish Kumar, and Expenditure Observer Madhav Deshmukh attended the event. The School Management extended a warm welcome to the observers, presenting them with bouquets. Their presence underscored the significance of the campaign and the collaborative effort to ensure a successful election.

Commissioner of Police Rahul S., DIG Jalandhar Range S. Bhoopati, SSP Jalandhar Rural Dr. Ankur Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Amit Mahajan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jasbir Singh, SDM Jai Inder Singh, and SDM Balbir Raj Singh were also prominent attendees. Their involvement highlighted the concerted effort of the district’s civil and police administration to promote electoral participation.

Notably, the event was a remarkable blend of entertainment and civic engagement, demonstrating the Jalandhar Administration’s commitment to fostering a robust democratic process. By leveraging the appeal of comedy and music, the administration effectively conveyed the importance of voting to the youth, aiming for a high voter turnout in the upcoming elections.