'Know Your Vote' campaign conducted
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Chandel/Senapati, November 05 2026: Mera Yuva Bharat, in collaboration with Wisecrabs, organised a Yuva Samvad programme under the theme "Know Your Vote" at Anallon Christian Institute (ACI), Lambung today engaging over 120 students in discussions on electoral awareness, voting rights and youth participation in democracy.

The programme, organised under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, was conducted under the leadership of Vishal Dhakad, District Youth Officer, My Bharat Chandel.

Ts Mhanthung Anal, president of Wisecrabs, attended as the Youth Icon, while Rd Hringnidam, Chandel's first woman football referee, represented the sports icon.

Meanwhile, a Yuva Samvaad programme under the theme "Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad: Know Your Vote" was organised today at Mount Everest College (Autonomous), Senapati, by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Senapati, in collaboration with the NSS Unit of Mount Everest College (Autonomous) .

The programme aimed at promoting electoral awareness, democratic participation and responsible citizenship among the youths, particularly firsttime voters.

Delivering the welcome address, P Rebecca Rangnamei, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat, Senapati, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports highlighted that the programme was organised to sensitise young people about the importance of electoral participation and encourage them to become informed and responsible citizens.

She encouraged all eligible young people, particularly first-time voters, to understand the electoral process, register themselves as voters and make informed and responsible decisions while exercising their franchise.

She further urged the youth to register on the MY Bharat Portal and participate in the Know Your Vote Online Quiz to enhance their understanding of the democratic system, electoral processes and responsible citizenship.

The programme also witnessed the felicitation of Sports Icons Kalo Truman and Kyoveio Vemai by the District Youth Officer and the college in recognition of their contributions and achievements in the field of sports.

As part of the programme, the Loktantrik Pledge was administered by Gonmei Meithuanlungpou, Vice Principal, Mount Everest College (Autonomous), reaffirming the participants' commitment to democratic values and responsible electoral participation.

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