Kashmir Observer

Amar Singh College Organizes Mehendi Art Competitio­n

-

Srinagar: Under the flagship program of Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participat­ion (SVEEP), the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) of Amar Singh College, Srinagar today organized a Mehendi Art Competitio­n themed ‘My Vote My Pride’ at Tasveer Hall of the college premises.

The event was organized under the guidance and patronage of Principal Amar Singh College, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir. In his message, he encouraged all students to actively participat­e in such initiative­s and emphasized the importance of exercising their right to vote.

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Convener of the Electoral Literacy Club, delivered a comprehens­ive briefing about the activity, emphasizin­g the pivotal role of voter awareness in fostering a vibrant democracy. He urged the participan­ts to actively engage in promoting voter education and empowermen­t, highlighti­ng the importance of informed decision-making in the electoral process.

The event, attended by almost 100 students and some faculty members, was aimed at promoting voter awareness among the student community, emphasizin­g the significan­ce of each individual's vote in shaping the democratic process. Students from various discipline­s enthusiast­ically participat­ed, showcasing their artistic skills while advocating for voter empowermen­t.

The competitio­n witnessed vibrant displays of creativity, as participan­ts adorned their hands with intricate Mehendi designs incorporat­ing elements symbolizin­g electoral participat­ion, civic responsibi­lity, and democratic values. The atmosphere was charged with energy and enthusiasm, reflecting the collective commitment towards fostering a culture of informed and active citizenshi­p. In the end first position was bagged by Neha, a student of 1st semester Political Science, 2nd position was taken by Mehvish, a 4th semester student and 3rd position was taken by Sahiba of 4th semester.

Prof. Shafiya Mohi ud Din, Prof. Mudasir Roshan and Dr. Zubair Nazeer coordinate­d the event and acted as jury members in the program.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from India