PU launches electoral literacy club

Vadodara: City-based Parul University (PU) has launched its first electoral literacy club (ELC), a student community dedicated towards making the youth understand the significance of democracy.
Since its inception the electoral club has made a record of sorts by helping more than 3,000 students register for their electoral rights while also helping people to change their address on their election card.
In the last one month, the club has organized ten events and competitions which were in line with the need to support government initiatives related to elections. A campaign run by the club saw over 3,000 people register or update their details in the voter card in a single day. Four different street plays were organized and 25-plus posters and banners presentations were put on display for creating awareness.
PU has become the only educational institution all over Gujarat to open such a club. “One vote in a democratic country impairs the security of all. It is of great importance that we make our students aware of the need of this initiative and I am grateful for our dignitaries who took their time to support this electoral objective”, said Dr M N Patel, PU’s vice-chancellor.