Mangalore: An Electoral Awareness Programme was conducted by Youth
Red Cross Unit and Electoral Literacy Club, Dr.P.Dayananda Pai- P. Satisha Pai
Government First Grade College Mangalore, Carstreet in association with SVEEP
D.K. District, Mangalore University Alumni Association and Association of
Mangala Gangotri Commerce Association.
The Chief Guest and speaker of the event was Prof. P.L Dharma,
Chairman, Department of political Science, Mangalore University who
addressed the audience on the importance of casting vote and inspired the
students in this regard. He also told that casting vote is the fundamental duty
of every individual who is above 18 years of age. The event was also honoured
by the presence of Mr. Madhusudhan Bhat, lawyer, Mangalore who addressed the
students on the importance of EPIC Cards. Mr. Chandrahas K also was part of the
event. Principal of the College and president of AMCA, Prof. Rajashekhar
Hebbar C. presided the ceremony and briefed the students on the importance of
Election. Dr. Mahesh K.B. Programme Officer, Youth Red Cross and Prof.
Hanumesh, Nodal Officer, Electoral Literacy Club, GFGC Mangalore also graced
the event. About 120 students participated the event.