Jalandhar September 10 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, organized a series of Voter Registration Camps to encourage young students to participate actively in the democratic process. The camps were organized under the guidelines of the Punjab Government’s Office of Electoral Registration and Department of Higher Education on August 26, September 3 and September 9, 2026 by the Electoral Literacy Club and PG Department of Political Science. The initiative aimed at guiding students aged 18 years and above regarding their registration in the electoral roll and making them aware of their rights and responsibilities as responsible citizens.
Principal Dr. Mrs. Ekta Khosla motivated the eligible students to register themselves as voters and emphasized that participation in the electoral process is not only a democratic right but also a moral responsibility. She stated that India’s emergence as a global leader is deeply rooted in its strong democratic values and institutions. Active participation of the youth in the democratic process, she added, is essential for strengthening the nation and realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
HMV is making every possible effort to facilitate voter registration
She further said that these camps were organized under special campaign and enrollment drive for eligible students aged 18 and 18 plus as voters and form a part of ongoing Special Intensive Revision 2026 by the Government of Punjab. HMV is making every possible effort to facilitate voter registration and ensure that eligible students receive proper guidance throughout the process. During the camps, Mrs. Alka, Head of the Department of Political Science and SVEEP Nodal Officer, along with Dr. Jiwan Devi, In-charge of the Political Science Forum, guided the students regarding the procedure for filling Form 6 and the Declaration Form.
Students were also informed that these forms can be downloaded from the official website of the Election Commission of India and, after completion, submitted to the Booth Level Officer (BLO) of their respective areas. The SVEEP Ambassadors of the college also played an active role in the campaign. Bhawana (M.A. Semester III), Jahanvi and Palak (M.A. Semester I), Simran, Akanshi, Tanvi and Aditi Sharma (B.A. Semester V), and Drishti and Anshita (B.A. Semester I) reached out to fellow students through both online and offline modes and assisted them with voter registration-related information. The initiative reflected HMV’s continued commitment towards nurturing socially aware, responsible and democratically conscious citizens who can contribute meaningfully to the vision of a developed and progressive India.