Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Hanste Hanste- Voter Awareness
Kashmiri Folk Theatre- Band Peathar
& Ladishah bring voter awareness to every nook & corner of Kulgam
Such innovative approaches will
continue to be explored & implemented to promote active citizenship &
democratic values: DEO Kulgam
KULGAM, MAY 02: In
a remarkable initiative aimed at fostering voter awareness and engagement, the
District Administration Kulgam through an innovative approach utilizing
traditional Kashmiri Folk Theatre, specifically the renowned forms of Band
Peathar and Ladishah today reached out to the electors across the district.
Under the banner of
‘Hanste Hanste- Voter Awareness,’ this initiative has successfully permeated
every nook and corner of Kulgam District, bringing crucial information and
awareness to the populace.
The District
Election Officer (DEO) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan highlighting the significance
of the programme said that to raise awareness and increase voter turnout,
multifarious activities were carried out across the district under SVEEP.
He said since
Kashmiri Folk Theatre - Band Peathar and Ladishah is well connected to the
people, they utilized this medium extensively to disseminate voter awareness.
By integrating
local artists and performers into the outreach program, the initiative not only
captivated the audience but also ensured that the message resonated deeply
within the community, added the DEO Kulgam.
Through a series of
captivating performances and engaging narratives, the Folk Theatre initiative
has succeeded in transcending barriers and reaching diverse demographics,
including remote and marginalized communities.
The DEO added that
moving forward, such innovative approaches will continue to be explored and
implemented to promote active citizenship and democratic values in Kulgam District.