NEWS18 TAMIL NADU’S ‘MY VOTE MY RIGHT’ CAMPAIGN GARNERS RECORD PARTICIPATION FROM FIRST-TIME VOTERS

News18 Tamil Nadu has successfully concluded its My Vote My
Right campaign with record participation from over 5 lakh first-time voters. The
initiative was aimed to empower and encourage first-time voters to actively engage
in the democratic process. Spanning 40 days, the campaign covered 40 Lok Sabha
constituencies across Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

The primary objective of the  My Vote My Right  campaign was to educate and
inspire individuals about the significance of voting, encouraging them to pledge their
commitment to exercising their democratic rights. Surpassing all expectations, the
campaign received an overwhelming response, with a total of 5,30,440 students
taking a pledge to vote. The signatories belonged to 160 colleges along the length
and breadth of the state.

S. Karthigaichelvan, Editor of News18 Tamil Nadu, handed over the documents
signed by students to the Election Commission, symbolizing the dedication of first-
time voters to actively participate in shaping the future of their nation.
The grand finale of the campaign, held on April 12 was graced by esteemed guests
including Satyabrata Sahoo, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, J. Radhakrishnan
IAS, Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, and acclaimed actor Vishal.
Speaking at the event, Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo commended
News18 Tamil Nadu for its efforts. He said, "I am delighted to announce that, for the
first time in the 2024 General Elections, we have witnessed 11 lakh first-time voters
in the 18 to 19 age category. News18 Tamil Nadu achievement of garnering more
than 5 lakh signatures from first-time voters is truly monumental."
Youth icon and popular actor Vishal complimented News18 team for their efforts
and urged the students to actively participate in the electoral process on April 19th,
emphasizing the importance of their voices in shaping the future of Tamil Nadu.