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Bengaluru, Aug. 4:
Don Bosco College Campaign Urges 1,000 First-Time Voters to Verify Registration and Strengthen Electoral Awareness
News reported by: BIS Correspondent, Bangalore
The Department of Social Work at Don Bosco College, K.R. Puram, Bengaluru, conducted a three-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Awareness Campaign from July 29 to 31 for more than 1,000 first-time voters. The campaign encouraged students to support voter registration in their families and neighbourhoods.
The sessions were led by Fr. (Dr.) George P.S., Director of the Bangalore Institute of Social Sciences (BISS), as the resource person. Addressing students from different disciplines, he explained the urgency of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls. He stressed that every eligible citizen should be included in the voters' list without delay.
Fr. George urged students to verify their family members' voter registration status immediately and to encourage parents, elder siblings, relatives, and neighbours to complete the Enumeration Form before the August 8, 2026 deadline. He emphasised that youth play a vital role in strengthening democracy by raising awareness and assisting eligible citizens with the registration process.
The sessions adopted an interactive format, engaging students in discussions of citizens' constitutional rights and responsibilities. Through practical examples, Fr. George highlighted that the right to vote is a cornerstone of Indian democracy and that safeguarding it begins with accurate electoral registration.
Highlighting the importance of the ongoing revision process, he warned that failure to participate now could result in eligible voters being omitted from the electoral rolls. Referring to the Special Intensive Revision conducted in Karnataka in 2002, he mentioned reports that over one lakh names had been excluded from the voters' list. He also cited reported instances of large-scale deletions of voters' names in West Bengal, urging citizens to remain vigilant and promptly verify their electoral records.
A major feature of the campaign was a hands-on demonstration of the Enumeration Form. Students received guidance on eligibility criteria, required documents, registration procedures, and online and offline submission methods. They were also introduced to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and encouraged to seek their assistance immediately when necessary.
The campaign concluded with a call for students to become ambassadors of democratic participation by helping eligible citizens complete the SIR process before the August 8 deadline. Organizers reminded participants that voting is a constitutional right and a civic responsibility that requires prompt action now to help shape the nation's future.
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