Documentary on ballot screened at Punjabi University, Patiala

Tribune News Service

Patiala, January 12

On the occasion of National Youth Day at Punjabi University here today, a documentary on casting of votes during the coming Assembly elections was screened for students. Gurbakhshish Singh Antal, District Nodal Officer, SWEEP, said the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, was holding an awareness drive on the elections and casting of votes with the help of players and SWEEP. He said the hockey team of Punjabi University had also been shown in the documentary.

Officers associated with the drive said it was aimed at ensuring 100 per cent voter participation in the elections.

Meanwhile, Senior Secondary Model School, Punjabi University, here celebrated National Youth Day through Google meet. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand. Students and NCC cadets — Riya and Mehak Sharma — read the biography and teachings of Swami Vivekanand on the occasion.

School principal Balwinder Kaur said Vivekanand’s personality and deeds were highly motivational. “Our youth can carry the nation to the pinnacle of glory by following them,” she added.

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