Thane's Voter Oath Initiative Aims for Historic Turnout

Thane district's authorities are launching an innovative 'oath-taking' campaign to increase voter turnout for the Maharashtra assembly elections. On November 14, residents will unite to pledge their commitment to vote, as part of the Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme. The event aims to engage nearly one crore people.

Thane district authorities have announced an ambitious initiative designed to boost voter turnout in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Dubbed an 'oath-taking' campaign, the event is scheduled for November 14, where nearly one crore residents across all 18 assembly constituencies in Thane will pledge to vote.

The initiative is part of the Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme and aims to emphasize voting as a national duty. District collector Ashok Shingare revealed in a release that the campaign involves collaboration with NGOs, educational institutions, and local agencies.

Citizens can expect innovative steps like sirens to remind them of the programme and digital dissemination of the oath via social media for maximum reach. A digital flip-book has also been issued as a reference tool for media and citizens.

(With inputs from agencies.)