Democracy Trek Organized in Preparation for Lok Sabha Elections at Paddar Kishtwar under SVEEP

 *Democracy Trek Organized in Preparation for Lok Sabha Elections at Paddar Kishtwar under SVEEP*

*Kishtwar,05-04-2024*

In preparation for the upcoming General Elections to Lok Sabha, Parliament Constituency 4 Udhampur, the District Election Office Kishtwar, under the direction of Dr. Devansh Yadav IAS, District Election Officer (DEO), organized a Democracy Trek in Assembly Constituency 50 Paddar Nagseni as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative.

Under the supervision of Deputy District Election Officer/Nodal Officer SVEEP, Idrees Lone JKAS, a group of 25 trekkers embarked on this meaningful journey, which was ceremoniously flagged off from the Gulabgarh Paddar base camp. The flag-off ceremony was graced by the presence of BDO headquarter Chahat Bharti-JKAS and BDO trigam Chandan Manhas-JKAS, both serving as Nodal Officers for Women Polling Stations, alongside enthusiastic participants and students from MS Gulabgarh Paddar.

Led by the experienced guidance of Abhilash Sharma, the trek spanned from Kundail headquarters to the Dangail camp at Sumcham near the Sapphire Valley of Kishtwar. The snow-covered terrain added a picturesque charm to the journey, enhancing the trekking experience for all involved.

Throughout the trek, the participants actively disseminated the crucial message of voting and the significance of the upcoming elections, contributing to voter awareness and civic engagement.

Additionally, as part of the initiative, a plantation drive was conducted at Kundhail in collaboration with the Forest Department, Sub Division Paddar. Range officers, including Shakti Kumar, graced the occasion with their presence, further emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

The Democracy Trek serves as a unique platform to combine adventure with civic responsibility, fostering a sense of community engagement and active citizenship among participants. It underscores the importance of voter education and outreach in ensuring a vibrant and participatory democracy