Voting is one of the important tools
which can be used by the citizens of India to identify, learn and act on the
issues that affect their lives and leverage their power in the political
process.
Morning of 7 December 2013 dawned at
Oakridge International School Newton Campus with the drive to encourage
citizens of India to vote. Grade 11 students under the supervision of Ms Rachna
promoted this by enlightening the parents, teachers and the admin staff on the
importance of voting in the democratic system.
As voting is the key to society’s progress,
a PLEDGE to vote and a PLEDGE to make a voter ID were signed by them. They were
given car stickers which would act as a constant reminder to them.
This activity has helped the students
become active and informed citizens who in turn will be a support to the
community. Soon we are planning to have a crew to help out the citizens of
India with online registrations to make their voter IDs so that when the
election commences, the citizens will be ready to vote.
In the campus, we could see
groups of students around the posters on display discussing the measures to be
adopted to encourage the people to get their voter IDs and they were happy to
encourage voter turnout.
We are hopeful our message will
go across effectively to all the citizens of India especially in view of the
upcoming elections. We want people to realize their vote holds
the power to change their destiny. It is time to wake up, take
responsibility and vote for a better future.
Reflections
of Students:
Harsha Chitturi of grade 11 IB said “Today
was the beginning of a revolution. Vote for my future enables the students of
today take a stand to become the leaders of tomorrow. Today was one
major increment in the direction of sparking a wave of political awareness and
societal responsibility. For us Oakridgers, today was a proud moment when we
got to stand for what we believe. Today we showed the world that we non-voters
are able to transcend the limitations of adult franchise and make a lasting
mark on our government and political system, taking our future as citizens of a
great nation into our own hands. As Margaret Mead once said “Never doubt that a
small group of thoughtful commented citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s
the only thing that ever has.”
Neeharika, a
10th grader, who has to take this up as a FA 4 Assignment said “Having
projects with a defined purpose helps me feel more passionate about the
assignment — it gives my work more meaning when there is a theme tied to it,
especially when I am enthusiastic about inspiring people to vote.”
Another
student, Chandralekha of grade 11 CBSE said that the project pushed her to
further her knowledge of political science.
Print Media Coverage of "Vote for my Future" Campaign
Photo Courtesy: Sakshi
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