Mayabunder, Mar. 10: In view of the ensuing General Election to Lok Sabha -2024, as part of SVEEP activity of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024, a Marathon on the theme ‘Votathon’ was organized today from Webi School Junction to Netaji Sports Complex, Mayabunder.

The Votathon was flagged off by Shri C.S. Pillai, Tehsildar/AERO, Mayabunder. The official/staff of DC’s office, staff and students from MGG College, Mayabunder and various schools under Mayabunder Tehsil, youth and general public from GP Mayabunder, GP Pokkadera, GP Rampur and GP Pahalgaon participated in the Votathon. 

The objective of organizing the votathon was to encourage the voters to participate in the whole electioneering process and to come forward in large numbers to exercise suffrage on the poll day for the General Election to Lok- Sabha-2024. 

The Tehsildar/AERO, Mayabunder addressing the gathering emphasized upon the importance of ethical & well informed voting. He informed that elaborate arrangements are being made by the Election Commission of India (ECI) & District Election Officer, N&M Andaman for making the election accessible for the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and appealed to the public at large to participate in the whole electioneering process and to cast their vote in ensuing General Election to Lok-Sabha-2024. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and consolation prize winners of Votathon were awarded with cash prizes and certificates.