The youth wings of political parties are looking for young voters news from mumbai

MUMBAI: As political parties strive to overcome dissent and make an effort to project a united front for the assembly elections, their youth wings are actively engaging young voters through street performances, talk shows and gate meetings. Their goal is to boost voter awareness and boost turnout, especially among first-time voters.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has launched a 15-day voter awareness campaign, ‘Future Conclave for a Better Mumbai’, in collaboration with NGOs Vidyarthi Nidhi Nyas and Students for Development, which seeks to encourage youth to inform. decisions while casting their votes. Their aim is to wean their young voters away from caste, religion, ethnicity and other biases and focus on the development and future of the city.

Rallies were planned in the Mumbai metropolitan region, including in slums and upscale neighborhoods.

ABVP Mumbai Metropolitan Secretary Shashikant Chavan said, “Our focus is to raise awareness about the importance of participation in democracy, especially given the lower voter turnout during Lok Sabha elections.”

The awareness drive will begin on November 6, covering Bhandup to Colaba and culminating in Dadar on the 15th day. Documentaries on elections and urban development will also be screened.

“Through the yatra, we want to bring youth attention to issues like employment, transport, healthcare and quality education that ensure employability,” ABVP media chief Govind Deshpande said.

Campus talks, signing rallies and street plays are also planned, with 250,000 pamphlets to be distributed across the city.

Other youth wings are also stepping up efforts to engage young voters. The Yuva Sena (UBT) has stepped up its outreach activities with members connecting with youth at the ward level to understand and address their concerns. “We are assuring young voters that their issues will be addressed,” Yuva Sena leader Pradeep Sawant said. “We urge them to think twice before casting their vote.”

Meanwhile, the Youth Congress is focusing on first-time voter registration and challenging the ruling government. It has launched a campaign against what it calls “50 Khoke Yuti Sarkars”, accusing the administration of failing to retain industry in Maharashtra and move them to Gujarat. Also on her agenda is raising awareness about crimes against women.

Advocate Nikhil Kamble Adv. Nikhil Kamble, head of legal and RTI department of the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, said, “To strengthen its electoral strategy, the Youth Congress has set up a special team in the Congress war room, assigning in-charges to various constituencies with a focus on conversion the support of young voters for their candidates”.