ABOUT VOTER ACCESS PROGRAM 2021
The Fundamental idea of Good Governance is each one of us should cast our democratic rights during the election. Presently India is experiencing a round of elections in five poll-bound states. But in the present structure, migrant people have no scope for exercising their voting rights. In this context, YFGG initiates a Voter Access Program where different stakeholders like academicians, researchers, journalists, etc. can have a larger overview of the said issue. Moreover, YFGG provides a wide platform to all for analyzing its core issues and may come with relevant strategies to appropriately address the issues by which everyone should have access to exercising their democratic rights.
Voter Access Program
This initiative is taken by Youth for Good Governance in light of the ongoing election in five state of India. The purpose of this program is to encourage eligible voters to cast their vote and, further study and research pertaining to electoral process in India. There are various stakeholders involved in this program ie. academicians, researchers, and so on. Well thought activities and discussions are planned as part of this initiative. This is one of its kind as to promote and uphold democracy and its sanctity by spreading righteous awareness amongst the voters- how could their individual vote lead to change and how could they think of asking questions to election candidates and themselves contesting in the election. These are some prospects of Voter Access Program 2021.
The Methodology adopted to run the campaign
In order to create awareness and understand the viewpoints and opinions of the youth of our country, we have planned certain activities and points of engaging discussion. We aim to fully acknowledge and identify key trends and patterns seen in youth attitudes towards upcoming elections and what role they play in them. At the same time, we have planned to employ methodologies in order to understand alternative ways of voting amidst the global pandemic situation. Hence, this initiative is a comprehensive and dynamic attempt to throw light on the youth of our nation which will play a significant role in upcoming state elections.
Expanding Voter Access Internship
About the Internship
Our initiative was well supported by our stakeholders and it motivated us to give opportunities to young and fresh minds of our nation to work on the successful implementation of this program. Our interns represent different demographics and regions of our country and are inspired to contribute their best towards this initiative! These interns will work over a period of 4 weeks to plan, design and execute this campaign under the leadership and guidance of our team members. They have been further divided into 3 sub-teams, viz., On Ground Awareness, Campaign Design & Content Development and Social Media.
Background of Interns
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Meet The Organizers
Bhagyashri Nimbekar
She is currently pursuing MA education from Azim Premji University. she is keen volunteer and also have an experience of volunteering few campiagns.
Prashant Kukreti
He has completed his Masters in social work from Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of youth development, rumbustious. interested in community development and sustainable livelihood, environment and rural development, women and child, youth CSR, startup and entrepreneurship skills.
Ankita Vatsa
She is currently pursuing engineering in computer science branch from Bangalore Technological Institute. along with being focused, attentive and great team player she is interested in expanding skill in web development, computer programming. .
Swapnil Sunil Veer
He is currently pursuing an MA in development at Azim Premji University. He is a fun-loving guy, his hobbies include watching movies and playing volleyball. along with this, he is very interested in good governance and really wants to work on implementing it.
Nimisha Pathak
She is a sophomore at Miranda House, University of Delhi. she is someone who is going to leave you in awe of both her work ethic and her determination to get things done. interested in debating, writing, acting, and social work.
Alex
He is currently a final year English Literature student from Delhi University. he is an ardent reader and learner and highly involved in helping new organisation and NGOs from scratch.
Sameexa Sud
She is currently pursuing graduation in political science and economics from Ramjas College. she is particularly fascinated by the Indian constitution and theories proposed by Max Weber and Mary Wollstonecraft .
Deepti Sharma
She is currently pursuing B.com hons from Ramjas College. she love to travel and explore new places and things, believe in the idea of living a life where she can learn and grow each day. her major areas of interest are economics, finance, foreign policy and international politics.
Santanu Bhowmick
He has completed his post graduation in local governance from Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of youth development, Chennai. He has worked in multiple development organizations including government and non government . He is highly interested in political research and analysis.
Moinak Bose
He is currently pursuing his education in development studies from Ajim Premji University. he keenly interested in contributing to nation building to the best of his abilities. he enjoys meeting and interacting with people and finding joy in oration.
Nabanita das
She is Currently pursuing MSC in nutrition and dietetics from midnapur city vollege under Vidyasagar University.
Nandhakumar M
He is currently pursuing undergraduate degree in political science and is interested in politics and government affairs.
Sakshi
She is currently pursuing her education in political science and philosophy from Ramjas College , University of Delhi. her vision in life is to make something big in life and bring laurels to the organization she work with.
Prieyasha Solanki
She is currently a final year student of development studies. she is interested in new booming arena of digital marketing. being from development sector herself, she is always looking for opportunities to help others with their growth and development.
Gopal Wankhede
He is Currently pursuing his MA from Azim Premji University. he has participated in the paani foundation campaign and worked there as a volunteer for two years.
Survey
Amidst the pandemic, at least five states/UTs in India will have their Assembly elections. However, owing to the problem of social mobility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is extremely difficult for people stranded in places other than their home states to reach the electoral booths to vote.
In order to understand the plight of those who are away from their home states and have no choice but to give up the very essential ‘Right to Vote’, Youth for Good Governance created a survey with all questions having multiple options to choose from. It was ensured that the questions are simple, easy to comprehend and do not take much time. This survey played an integral role in shaping our official petition pushing for the provision of postal and online ballots to a greater section of the population and make ‘Universal Adult Franchise’ truly universal.
Your Vote Your Voice
Your Vote, Your Voice campaign encourages and ensures people in this pandemic get registered to vote and cast a ballot in national and statewide elections.
Although the pandemic has surrounded us, five states ie. Assam, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Puducherry, and Kerela will hold their assembly elections from the march.
Though there is the problem of mobility due to the covid 19 pandemic, it is exceedingly difficult for people living in places other than their home states to reach the election booths to cast their votes. It is very difficult for people to travel in order to vote. In consequence, this limitation will discourage people not opting for voting, thus by this campaign, we want the election commission of India to provide an option for the voters to cast their votes from anywhere or wherever they are living.
Vote pe charcha
Due to Covid and nationwide lock-down India witnessed issues of migrants across the country and their worst condition had been proved that they are an ignorable sector of populations because their voting rights rarely give a dividend to political parties of our country. It is a hard fact that the majority of Migrant people never cast their vote due to their irregular status of residence in one place.
Keeping this in view context, YFGG initiates a discussion named " Vote Pe Charcha" especially targeting migrant populations of five polls bound states (WB, TN, Assam, KL, Puducherry) where the election had been declared. YFGG believes that inclusive democracy needs inclusive participation of all sectors of people from the society and this discussion (Charcha) aims to create awareness among migrant populations and the general public about the importance of casting voting rights and its associated issues.
Therefore YFGG planning to conduct a series of webinars where people from different spheres like politicians, lawyers, journalists, social activists, NGOs, etc. can share their views on the above-mentioned.
Voting in an election is considered a healthy exercise in the democracies like India. The decision ball is in citizen's court as to elect the right person to govern their constituencies during elections and now is the time to ponder appropriate choices while taking multiple perspectives into consideration.
The Vote Pe Charcha will be an independent platform for all to think critically and share. The webinar series will bring relevant facts and observations about the said topic for a larger discussion on different platforms. In addition, this virtual platform may help all to take concern about alarming issues of our daily life and challenges.
To encourage the people, make them aware and deliberate the concerning issues in the five states, join the cause and help us prompt others to vote!
VOTE PE CHARCHA WITH CHRIST UNIVERSITY
VOTE PE CHARCHA WITH PROFESSIONALS
VOTE PE CHARCHA WITH RWA
SESSION WITH Dr. SANDEEP SHASTRI
VOTE PE CHARCHA IN CR PARK, DELHI
Webinars
The intent behind our webinars is to foster awareness amongst the people especially the youth. The youth of the country play an important role in choosing its future leaders and hence, full information and awareness about the whole election process are necessary.
Our webinars are a wholesome package and the easiest resource for you to know about your rights, how the voter registration process takes place, the process of elections, the importance and seriousness of elections, why choosing the right leader is necessary and how it shall affect your future. We have a lot of webinars planned with eminent leaders who have been for a long part of the election and voter registration processes. Our aim through this is to make elections a more inclusive and equal space so that more and more people come out to vote every year.
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