The EVM and VoterAwareness Program held on 4th February 2025 at St. Vincent PallottiCollege aimed at educating students and faculty about the significance ofvoting and the operational aspects of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM’s). Theevent commenced with a formal introduction of the program, highlighting itsimportance in light of the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections.Following this, Dr. Kuldeep Dubey, the Principal of the college, delivered aninspiring address, emphasizing the role of young voters in strengtheningdemocracy. The highlight of the sessionwas the insightful talk by Dr. Kamini Bawankar, Assistant Nodal Officer, whowas the main speaker for the event. Dr. Bawankar conducted an engaging sessionexplaining the components and working of the EVM, including the Ballot Unit andControl Unit. She elaborated on the security measures in place to ensure theintegrity and safety of the voting process. Additionally, she demonstrated howto cast votes correctly and addressed various queries raised by studentsregarding vote casting procedures. The interactive session fostered a deeperunderstanding of the importance of voter participation and cleared commonmisconceptions about EVM’s.
After theinformative session, participants gathered for a group photograph, capturingthe essence of the day’s event. The college expresses sincere gratitude to Dr.Kamini Bawankar for her valuable insights and dedication to voter awareness.Appreciation is also extended to the college management, administration,faculty, and students for their active support and seamless coordination, whichcontributed to the success of the program. The program concluded with a renewedsense of civic responsibility and awareness about the electoral process.
The event served asa timely reminder of the power of every vote and the technological advancementsthat uphold the democratic process. It empowered participants with knowledgeand encouraged them to actively participate in the electoral system.
