Under the aegis of the State Election Commission, Rajasthan, a hockey match was held on 26 October at the sports ground of the Government Higher Secondary School in Shahjahanpur, Kotputli‑Bharore as part of the “One Game for Democracy” campaign.
During the match, players participated enthusiastically and told the audience that just as each player’s participation is vital in sport, every voter’s vote is crucial in a democracy.
Voter Awareness Oath
After the match, attending students, youth and villagers were sworn to vote fairly, transparently and responsibly. The district election officer, district collector and sub‑division officer took part in the programme.
District sweep in‑charge and ACEO Dr. Gopal Lal Meena said, “The aim of the ‘One Game for Democracy’ campaign is to acquaint citizens with the importance of voting through sport and to ensure active participation in the democratic process.”
Present Dignitaries
- District Election Officer and District Collector, Kotputli‑Bharore
- Sub‑division Officer and Election Officer, Neemrana
- Teachers, sweep‑team members, administrative representatives, students and villagers
According to Dainik Bhaskar, CBEO Kamlesh Yadav, ADO Abhay Singh, BDO Yogesh Saini, principal Mukesh Yadav and other local officials were also present, emphasizing the parity between sport and democracy.