Vibrant democracy

Recently Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar encouraged citizens to vote in upcoming elections for vibrant and healthy democracy.

He was addressing a National Voters Day function organised by Chief Electoral Office Srinagar at Govt. College of Education, MA Road Srinagar.

Giving a brief history of the election process, Bidhuri said that during the pre-democracy period the struggle for power was never peaceful.

But, he said, we should derive pride on the fact that we are the largest democracy in the world. He said the election process promotes smooth transition of power in a democratic country.

While commenting on the theme of this year’s ‘National Voters Day’ which is ‘Nothing Like Voting, I vote for sure.’, he encouraged all participants to vote in upcoming elections to exercise their democratic right.

He mentioned various developmental achievements of recent periods, particularly projects completed across the city including SSCL Projects and successfully hosting of G20 Summit and religious festivals.

He reiterated that I-cards shall be treated as entry passes and said that the Administration expects participation of a huge number of citizens.