Terming elections ‘festivals of democracy’, Deputy Commissioner of Police Kanika Sikriwal called upon the people to actively participate in the electoral process and exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.
“The youth have a greater role to play in successfully conducting elections. We need to ensure that the elections are free and fair. If you find anything that goes against the spirit of democracy and the free and fair electoral process, you must bring it to the notice of the administration and police. It is only with the active people’s participation that the elections could be held successfully,” she said.
She was speaking during the launch of the Election Awareness Walkathon at SB College grounds in Kalaburagi on Saturday. The event was a part of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities undertaken by the district administration to increase the voter turnout.
