<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">In Nagaland, Kohima Science College Jotsoma, KSCJ today organized voter awareness campaign under Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye at the college conference hall.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">Speaking at the programme, Principal of KSCJ, Dr. Temjenwapang said that in a democratic Nation, voting is not just a fundamental right but it is also a responsibility.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">Stating that voters have an important role to play in contributing to betterment of the society, state and the country as a whole, he said one's vote is not just a mark on the ballot, but it is a voice that echoes the aspirations of one's generation.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">The Principal exhorted the first-time student voters, that they hold the power to influence change, to determine the direction of the society, to shape and change policies.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">He asserted that there are many countries where democracy is still a distant dream and urged the first time voters to seize this opportunity to make their voice heard by exercising their Adult Franchise.&nbsp;</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">Kereirovinuo Vizo, a student of KSCJ, in her opening address said Lok Sabha election is a reflection of the democratic ethos and the collective will of the people. Ms. Vizo said the elections also provide an opportunity for citizens to hold their government accountable.&nbsp;</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">Marking the occasion, General Secretary KSCJ, Angukali Wotsa administered the voter's pledge to the students and faculty.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #202124;">Meanwhile, a flash mob performance was also presented by the students.</span></p>
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Kohima Science College Jotsoma Organizes Voter Awareness Campaign for Students