On 26 October, a hockey match was held at the grounds of Government Higher Secondary School, Shahjahanpur, in Nimerana sub‑block of Kotputli‑Bharor district, under the ‘One Game for Democracy’ campaign.
The event aimed to connect youth and the general public to the democratic process through sport and raise awareness about voting.
Event management
The event was organised under the direction of the District Election Officer and District Collector Kotputli‑Bharor, and the Sub‑block Officer and Election Officer Nimerana.
Teachers of the school, members of the sweep team, administrative representatives, students and villagers were present.
Message and pledge
During the hockey match, players enthusiastically participated and displayed their sporting talent.
Students, youth and villagers present were explained the link between sport and democracy, that just as each player’s participation is vital in sport, so is each voter’s vote in democracy.
The event conveyed a message for youth to remain vigilant about their voting rights and to actively participate in the electoral process.
Present players, students and villagers were pledged to vote fairly, transparently and conscientiously.
Campaign objective
Dr. Gopal Lal Meena, district sweep officer and ACEO, explained that the hockey match under the ‘One Game for Democracy’ campaign aimed to raise awareness among youth and the general public about the importance of voting through sport and inspire active participation in the democratic process.