Meme contest on elections launched
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 15 2021:
In a first of its kind in the state, Regional Outreach Bureau, Imphal of Press Information Bureau Manipur launched a meme contest to create voters' awareness on the upcoming Assembly polls.
The weeklong contest held under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is aimed at the first time voters.
The contest seeks to enthuse 'memers' and social-media users to use their creativity to come up with memes which are humorous and will motivate voters to exercise their franchise rights.
The entries may be submitted in English or Manipuri, with inspiration drawn from Manipuri or English films or serials or popular topics.
The first prize winner will be awarded Rs 10,000, second Rs 7000 and third Rs 5000.All participants will also be acknowledged with a certificate, said a release by PIB.
The memes submitted will be used on PIB/ROB's social media platforms with due credits.
The rules and regulations of the contest may be had on the link https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1780042 .