MY Bharat’s ‘Know Your Vote’ campaign reaches over 1 lakh youth across 31 states and UTs

The nationwide ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote’ campaign, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), has concluded after reaching 100,493 young people through 536 programmes across 31 States and Union Territories.

Conducted from October 26 to November 5, the campaign aimed to promote electoral awareness, informed voting and responsible democratic participation, particularly among first-time voters. It brought discussions on voting rights, electoral procedures and civic responsibilities to colleges, universities and other educational institutions across the country, with the participation of 536 Youth Icons.

On the concluding day, 123 Yuva Samvads were organised across 28 States and Union Territories, engaging 22,588 young people and 123 Youth Icons.

The campaign had set out to reach 500 universities, colleges and educational institutions nationwide. Through direct interactions and discussions, it provided young participants with an opportunity to understand electoral processes, clarify their queries and engage with public representatives and Youth Icons.

Governors, Ministers and MPs participate

The initiative witnessed participation from Governors, Union Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament and other public representatives.

Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria attended a programme in Chandigarh, while Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav participated in an event in Dimapur. In Delhi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacted with students.

Several Members of Parliament also participated in programmes across different States. They included Chaudhary Dharambir Singh, Pradan Baruah, Ranjit Dutta, Rupkumari Choudhary and Mahesh Kashyap.

Sports personalities inspire young participants

Sports personalities and Youth Icons from the sporting community also engaged with students, sharing their experiences and encouraging greater participation in sports.

In Punjab, international rugby player Amandeep Kaur spoke about her sporting journey and highlighted the role of sports in developing discipline and confidence. Rowing Sports Icon Kulwinder Singh interacted with students in Moga.

In Rajasthan, Sports Icon Bhumika Shukla engaged with young participants in Jaipur. Programmes in Uttar Pradesh highlighted cycling and initiatives such as Khelo India, encouraging students to explore opportunities in sports and physical activities.

Focus on informed and responsible voting

The Yuva Samvads provided an interactive platform for young people to seek information about electoral procedures, discuss their voting rights and understand their responsibilities as citizens. The sessions also stressed the importance of verifying information through authentic sources and exercising critical judgement before forming opinions.

Activities included quizzes, question-and-answer sessions, the Loktantrik Pledge and registration on the MY Bharat portal. These engagements were designed to make electoral awareness accessible and encourage young people to participate actively and responsibly in the democratic process.

Through its nationwide outreach, the campaign sought to strengthen young citizens’ understanding of democracy and reinforce the role of informed youth participation in building a developed India.

(PIB)

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