KULGAM: In a concerted effort to promote voter awareness and encourage electoral participation, the District Election Office Kulgam today organized a cycle rally under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative.

The cycle rally was flagged-off by the District Election Officer (DEO) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan.

Other officers who were present on the occasion included AROs Viqar Ahmad Giri and Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, Nodal Officer SVEEP Nazia Hassan, DYS&SO, Tehsildar, DSP-HQ, BDO, EO, and other officers.

Commencing from the Laroo Bus Stand, the cycle rally concluded at the Sports Stadium Kulgam.

Engaging students from different colleges and higher secondary schools, the rally aimed to foster awareness and motivate the public, particularly first-time voters, to actively engage in the democratic process.

Speaking at the event, the DEO emphasized the significance of voter education and empowerment.

He highlighted the rally's objective to equip every eligible voter with the necessary awareness, knowledge, and motivation to exercise their voting rights, thereby playing a pivotal role in shaping the democratic process.