ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2012

Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation

SVEEP

A strong way to strengthen the Democracy

District Election Officer and Collector, Panchmahal, Godhra

Basic Objectives and Specific Targets

Part 1 Voter Registration
1. 2. 3. 4. Special focus on Female and Youth Voter registration Registering Missing Voters Specially in Youth age group 18-29 100% Photo Coverage and 100% EPIC Coverage Voter Awareness for voter registration and photo coverage

Census Population & Electoral Roll Comparison

Particulars Population Census 2011 Total Population Male Population Female Population Total Voters Male Voters Female Voters Gender Ratio 2388267 1227805 1160462 1373731 945 Census Population (Projected 2012) 2459773 1264566 1195207 1423847 945 01/06/2012 Electoral Roll 01/10/2012 Net Change in rolls from previous roll +24649 +8712 +14972 +9

1415626 739342 676284 915

1440275 748054 691256 924

Electors to Population Ratio

Total Voters having EPIC % age of voters having EPIC Total Voters identify in Photo Roll % age of voters identify in Photo Roll Net Change in rolls from previous roll

57.52%
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57.89%
-

58.16%
1401646 99.01% 1393856 98.53% 0.22%

59.18%
1439310 99.76% 1434367 99.65% 1.75%

+1.02%
+35105 +0.75% +40511 +1.06% +1.53%

Efforts made for strengthening the Electoral Roll

A) The Efforts made for strengthening the Electoral Roll can Broadly be classified as General and Specific, by General we mean the efforts which are the primary efforts, being used during each and every election.

B) The Efforts made for strengthening the Electoral Roll can Broadly be classified as General and Specific, by Specific we mean innovative and special efforts tailor made for the Panchmahal district.

General Efforts
1500 Banners were made with LOK BHAGIDARI and were distributed to all villages (cost 150000) Distribution of 100000 Pamphlets among general people (cost 20700) 15 big Hoardings placed at prime locations in Urban areas (cost 150000) 20,000 Small Posters pasted at all public places in the district Information dissemination at Bus Stops and Rail Way Stations Spreading Public Awareness to the people present in the Krishi Mahotsav Campaign by loudspeaker mike on auto rickshaw in Urban areas during revision period Special awareness Campaign in Godhra on NO Pollution Day Scroll advertisements were displayed in local Network Channels for wide publicity in entire District
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GENERAL EFFORTS
Meeting with Political Parties and Elected members of District & Taluka Panchayats, Presidents and councilors of Municipalities, Sarpanchs and elected members of Village Panchayats Reading of Voters list in Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas Press Notes were published in different newspapers Banners as prescribed by CEO displayed in each college

SPECIFIC EFFORTS

Tie up with BSNL sent Bulk SMS on Special Campaign Day >100000 Jingle CD made and distributed through AERO, ERO, Played at weekly HAT Baazars of Rural areas where large no. of people gather Training, awareness & education has been given to the Team of BLO, Aanganwadi worker, Asha worker, Mahila samkhya, & MDM workers Question quiz prepared and drive conducted in these Educational institutes for awareness which covered >50000 students in all DEOs letter of Special message to all new license holders. Awareness made through TEAM Vehicle with publicity posters. A massive campaign to educate the voters particularly direct approach of young people through District RTO authority.
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SPECIFIC EFFORTS

600 Banner of Ba, Bahu aur Beti Vote Karenge sath sath and Vote Hamri Bahu ka bhi Jaruri Hai ware published at public places Designated officers appointed in 46 colleges and 112 H.S. Schools located in district and Special training was given to them

OUTCOMES OF EFFORTS

Out of 36286 Form-6 Received, 21788 (60.04%) were female registration during current revision and 12722 (35.06%) were in Age group of 18-19 2404 young students were attracted with this activity and registered their name for voting. 300 students of colleges filed their Form 6 during the Campaign Voter Facilitation Center started at 11 Talukas and 1 Distrcit Place from were 295 New EPIC and 42056 Duplicate EPIC Issued and 1483 From -6 Received 876 Calls received on Helpline No. 241288 at Collector Office, Godhra

OUTCOMES IN TABULAR FORMAT

Particulars
Total Population Male Population Female Population Total Voters Male Voters Female Voters Gender Ratio 01/06/2012 1415626 739342 676284 915 58.16% 1401646 99.01% 1393856

Electoral Roll

01/10/2012 1440275 748515 691760 924

Net Change in rolls from previous roll +24649 +9173 +15476 +9

Electors to Population Ratio

Total Voters having EPIC % age of voters having EPIC Total Voters identify in Photo Roll % age of voters identify in Photo Roll Net Change in rolls from previous roll

59.18%
1436751 99.76%

+1.02%
+35105 +0.75%

1434367

+40511

98.53%

99.59%

+1.06% 10

PHOTOS GALLERY
1. Electoral Rolls

1.1 Special efforts made for enrollment of Youth, Women and voters in general during the Special Summary Revision - 2012
Tie up with R.T.O. Awareness through TEAM Vehicle with publicity posters

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1.2 Special efforts made for enrollment of Youth, Women and voters in general during the Special Summary Revision 2012 Tie up with R.T.O.

Making almost mandatory to produce receipt of Form-6 or EPIC with new driving licenses application.
DEOs letter of Special message to all new license holders. Almost >2400 young generation diverted with this activity for registration their name as voters

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1.2 Special efforts made for enrollment of Youth, Women and voters in general during the Special Summary Revision - 2012 Publicity made for awareness in general voters Banner of Ba, Bahu aur Beti Vote Karenge sath sath and Vote Hamri Bahu ka bhi Jaruri Hai ware published at public places

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1.2 Special efforts made for enrollment of Youth, Women and voters in general during the Special Summary Revision - 2012 Publicity made for awareness in general voters 1500 Banners made with LOK BHAGIDARI and given to all villages (cost 150000) Distribution of 100000 Pamphlets among general people (cost 20700) 15 big Hoarding sponsored and published at prime locations of Urban area (cost 150000)

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1.2 Special efforts made for enrollment of Youth, Women and voters in general during the Special Summary Revision - 2012 Publicity made for awareness in general voters 20,000 Small Posters pasted at all public places in the district

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1.2 Special efforts made for enrollment of Youth, Women and voters in general during the Special Summary Revision - 2012 Publicity made for awareness in general voters Campaign by loudspeaker mike on auto rickshaw in Urban areas during revision period Jingle CD made and distributed through AERO,ERO .Played at weekly HAT Baazars Of Rural areas where large no. of people gather

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PART-2 VOTER TURN-OUT VOTING?????????????????

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Voter Awareness and Voter Turnout

The voter included in the voters list , if they vote with free will without being under any pressure is only counted as ethical and fair vote. Maximum Voting is necessary condition for a Healthy Democracy

WHY TO VOTE?

Voter's Cooperation is must for free and fair Elections

Voter Awareness is very important for Maximum Voter Turnout.

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Even a single vote has power to bring a change, Don't forget everything big and important always started from a single person. Our vote will shape our own world, Every action we take everyday determines what sort of country we want to live in, and shapes us. Voting is one such action. Voting is citizen's Fundamental Right and each and every person should vote to improve the world's biggest Democracy. India is the largest Democracy in the world. The right to vote and more importantly the exercise of franchise by eligible citizens is at the heart of every Democracy

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Average polling percentage in India= 50-65% and the winning parties usually get 25-28% of eligible votes, that means only 18-21% of the total votes are enough to decide the Government.

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MY VOTE MY GOVERNMENT

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VOTERS TURNOUT.
Past Elections
Election
Male Parliamentary Election 2009 Parliamentary Election 2004 Legislative AC Election 2007 Legislative AC Election 2002 703302 586786 632509

Electors
Female 660346 559099 595534 Total 1363648 1145885 1228043 Male

Voters Polled
Female 264788 176805 321939 Total 604609 450808 694905 Male 339821 274003 372966

% Votes Polled
Female 40.10% 31.62% 54.06% Total 44.34% 39.34% 56.59% 48.32% 46.70% 58.97%

599540

560494

1160034

420921

360473

781394

70.21%

64.31%

67.36%

Legislative AC Election 1998

526437

488475

1014912

336526

277902

614428

63.93%

56.89%

60.54%

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VOTERS TURNOUT.
Legislative Assembly Constituency Election 2002
No. & Name of A.C No 111 117 118 119 120 121 122 Name Santrampur Rajgadh Halol Kalol Godhra Shahera Lunawada Male 88591 76265 81096 76746 98976 92727 85139 Electors Female 82966 69957 74552 70797 92653 86821 82748 Total 171557 146222 155648 147543 191629 179548 167887 Male 60292 48064 58333 59029 71710 65510 57983 Voters Polled Female 53799 41454 49557 48778 59606 55514 51765 Total 114091 89518 107890 107807 131316 121024 109748 Male 68.06% 63.02% 71.93% 76.91% 72.45% 70.65% 68.10% % Votes Polled Female 64.84% 59.26% 66.47% 68.90% 64.33% 63.94% 62.56% Total 66.50% 61.22% 69.32% 73.07% 68.53% 67.40% 65.37%

Total

599540

560494

1160034

420921

360473

781394

70.21%

64.31%

67.36%

Highest Turn Out was in the year 2002 due to impact of Godhra riots We hope this record of highest voter turn out would be broken by ECIS SVEEP plan for Panchmahal.
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VOTERS TURNOUT.
Legislative Assembly Constituency Election 2007
No. & Name of A.C No 111 117 118 Name Santrampur Rajgadh Halol Male 94928 81451 83051 Electors Female 88787 75144 78092 Total 183715 156595 161143 Male 53783 44763 55073 Voters Polled Female 48177 41396 47426 Total 101960 86159 102499 Male 56.66% 54.96% 66.31% % Votes Polled Female 54.26% 55.09% 60.73% Total 55.50% 55.02% 63.61%

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120 121 122

Kalol
Godhra Shahera Lunawada Total

80419
103261 101061 88338 632509

74439
98934 94811 85327 595534

154858
202195 195872 173665 1228043

47620
62222 61127 48378 372966

36418
54402 53303 40817 321939

84038
116624 114430 89195 694905

59.21%
60.26% 60.49% 54.76% 58.97%

48.92%
54.99% 56.22% 47.84% 54.06%

54.27%
57.68% 58.42% 51.36% 56.59%

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VOTERS TURNOUT.
Parliamentary General Election -2009
No. & Name of A.C
No 12 2 12 3 12 4 12 5 12 6 12 7 12 8 Name Lunawada Santrampur Shahera Morva (Hadaf) Godhra Kalol Halol Total Male 114025 86973 100756 81131 106371 103511 110535 703302

Electors
Female 109211 80926 93762 77571 101790 94917 102169 660346 Total 223236 167899 194518 158702 208161 198428 212704 136364 8 Male 50308 40682 45323 35282 54497 50955 62774 33982 1

Voters Polled
Female 38389 31581 34189 29958 43167 37223 50281 264788 Total 88697 72263 79512 65240 97664 88178 11305 5 60460 9 Male 44.12 % 46.78 % 44.98 % 43.49 % 51.23 % 49.23 % 56.79 % 48.32 %

% Votes Polled
Female 35.15 % 39.02 % 36.46 % 38.62 % 42.41 % 39.22 % 49.21 % 40.10 % Total 39.73% 43.04% 40.88% 41.11% 46.92% 44.44% 53.15% 44.34%

Voters Polled with EPIC

86074 69038 76663 63539 93193 85831 11000 1 58433 9

Voters Polled with Alternate Document

2623 3225 2849 1701 4471 2347 3054 20270

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DON'T RAISE FINGERS JUST VOTE

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REASONS FOR LOW VOTER TURN OUT

Why situation of Low voter turn out exists? Some Exemplatory reasons: Laziness on the D Day is one of the biggest reason for low voter turnout, people often ignore voting and treat the D Day as a holiday. Doubt of violence during elections is also a major cause for low voter turnout Boycott of elections due to Religious/social and political reasons. Nonvoting due to non fulfillment of the demands of the voters. Lack of information about Polling / Polling Booths. Social, communal equations and geographical Reasons. Lack of interest in voting is prevailing in the upper middle and upper class. Govt. Employees who are on Election duty merely vote, there should be some innovative initiative to solve this problem.
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Impact of the Candidates contesting election sometimes also is a reason for low voter turnout. Missing, Migrated, suspicious bogus and dead voters Lack of arrangement at polling stations is also a major reason for low voter turnout. Migration due to Employment of rural voters.

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DON'T COMPLAIN, JUST VOTE AND CHANGE

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YOU ARE NOT DUMB? ARE YOU??????????

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VOTE, VOTE AND VOTE

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IF HE CAN VOTE, SO SHOULD YOU, HELP INDIA GROW

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5 POINT PROGRAM FOR SVEEP

Strategy to cope with low voter turnout situation
Strategy is named as 5 point program for SVEEP as its being divided into 5 points and further sub points for easy, effective and efficient implementation.

5 Point Program for SVEEP

For the ease of the readers/users this program has been divided S.No. 5 sections and further to Do?sections. What sub Picture Section into
1 Voter Education and Awareness This point under SVEEP covers all the activities which are done/have to be done for the Voter Education and Awareness
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1.1 Debate and other competition related to voting and its benefits, in Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools: Higher Secondary schools and Colleges consist of a sizeable population of young voters and by creating awareness amongst them we can help increase the voting turn out.

1.2 Essay Competition/ Writing Competition: The young voters would be attracted towards such competitions and this would solve our purpose too, topics of the essays would be like Voting; My right and my duty etc.

1.3 Cultural programs for Voter Awareness: People of India tend to attract towards cultural events and programs, we would use such programs as a platform for voter awareness wherein we can choose events in program related to Voter Awareness

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1.4 Reading of Electoral Roll at Gram Sabha and Ward Sabha: This would certainly create interest and awareness in people related to voting.

1.5 Street Play and other short skits: This could well prove a very good step in rural areas where these skits and street plays are very popular, we would chose plays and skits with theme as voting and why to vote?

1.6 Short and Sweet Slogans used for awareness: These slogans would prove very useful in voter awareness as these will become a buzzword in the district, some of these are, Jo kare Matdan aeich che sacho Yuvan etc 1.7 Meeting with non officials/Political parties and other stake holders: This will help to develop a feeling of responsibility and also a feeling of confidence in the administration system which in turn would be the guarantee for the safe and fair elections
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Mass appeal to the Voters All the sources and ideas used for mass appeal to the voters are listed under this point of the program.

2.1 Awareness through Print media and Electronic media: Electronic media is the fastest and the most reliable source of publicity and we will make apt use of this. Slogans and other important information would be advertised through this medium. All national and local dailies would be used for awareness spread 2.2 Display of hoarding, banners and slogans: Hoardings, banners and posters are a source of good advertisement since long time and we would make sure that proper use of this medium is done. Hoardings/Banners and Posters at major public places would be installed.

2.3 Distribution of Pamphlets at/Bus Stop/ Railway Station: Bus stop and Railway station, these two are the nerves of any place and we would distribute Pamphlets at these

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2.4 Road Shows: This is a pretty new concept and very effective too.

2.5 Awareness through local cable network: Local cable network caters to mass population and we would spread awareness through this channel 2.6 Panchmahal's voter group on social networking sites such as Face book and Twitter: Social networking is the trend and also is the future and also it caters to all the age group equally so for spreading awareness this medium would also be explored and also this would be free and no cost would be associated with this.
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2.7 We can cover the female votes of panchmahls through anganwadi workes / primary lady teachers/ sakhi mandals / women SHG's
2.8 We Can Cover the industry workers / laborers through DIC / Labour Unions & Labour Officers. 2.9 Through NCC, NSS Nehru Yuva Kendra and Principals Of School /colleges students of Panchmahal would be covered. 2.10 Through District Registrar all the cooperative societies and their members would be covered under the SVEEP plan 2.11 All Employees would be provided with postal ballots in advance 2.12 All Trade Unions / NGO's / Merchant unions / professional unions would be appealed to encourage their members to vote
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Individual appeal to the Voters. This would be a very innovative step and also Individual would feel special and also looking at the efforts of the administration the voter would also think to vote.

3.1 A Letter of appeal to individual voters: A letter with an appeal to vote from district collector would be issued to all the voters in the district. This would build confidence in the voters and also make them informed about how important their single vote is. 3.2 Voter Pledge campaign: Individuals would be asked to take a pledge to vote and also a signature campaign would be started to increase voter participation in this 5 point program.

3.3 Use of SMS (short message service): SMS with appeal to vote to each and every voter would be sent which would also indicate them about their polling booth location.
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3.4 A request to all the employees from Seniors to vote : Boss should lead from front by setting examples before subordinates, this adage would be a reality in this case and senior would request all the employees to vote
4 Voter Safety and Security Fear of Violence and anarchy/outlawry is one of the factors in some areas which are responsible for lower voter turnout. Voters would come out to vote if a safe and secure environment is provided to them to vote. 4.1 Proper Police Protection: Complete vigilance by Police personnel to ensure the safety and security of the voters is a must.

4.2 A March/ public parade providing information to the voters about safety arrangements during elections and this would also build confidence in the voters about their safety during voting. 5 Voter's Facilities and Amenities

In India many voters don't vote just because of lack of arrangements at polling booths, to improve this situation we need to ensure that basic amenities and facilities are met at all

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5.1 Distribution of Voter Slip to voters by BLO/Know your BLO campaign: People mostly are confused about their Polling booths and other things at time of election, by providing them information under Know your BLO campaign we could ease their problems. 5.2 Online helpline for the voters: In this advanced computer age we need to advance our systems and procedure to match our speed with this advanced age, so online helpline would be introduced wherein anyone can log in and found details regarding voting and election.

5.3 Bulk SMS: SMS with appeal to vote to each and every voter would be sent which would also indicate them about their polling booth location.
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5.4 A toll free Helpline Number: Number from where any voter can get any information regarding voting 24*7.

5.5 Special arrangements for handicapped people to vote: Wheel chairs and other useful facilities at polling booths for handicapped voters.

5.6 Separate lines for ladies for voting on D Day: Most of the ladies in urban areas don't come to vote just because they have to stand in long Q's to vote and that take a lot of their time. Separate Q's would solve this problem.

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5.7 Proper sanitation and proper drinking water facilities: Some of the polling booths don't even have a proper sanitation and drinking water facility which is also one reason to avoid the voting .By providing these facilities we can hope to have increase in voter turnout. Note: This is only the brief summary of Action Plan and is just for information purpose.

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AKBAR SALIM

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SPECIAL EFFORTS FOR WOMEN VOTERS

Voter Turnout Patterns in Women Voters in Panchmahal District

Women Today are competing with men in every sphere of life whether be it in Space or Earth, so why should they lag behind in Voting. The past election Women voter turnout was as follows:

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VOTER TURNOUT MAN VOTERS V/S WOMEN VOTERS

Election Male Parliame ntary Election 2009 Parliame ntary Election 2004 Legislati ve AC Election 2007 Legislati ve AC Election 2002 Legislati ve AC Election 1998 703302 Electors Female 660346 Total 1363648 Male 339821 Voters Polled Female 264788 Total 604609 Male 48.32% % Votes Polled Female 40.10% Total 44.34%

586786

559099

1145885

274003

176805

450808

46.70%

31.62%

39.34%

632509

595534

1228043

372966

321939

694905

58.97%

54.06%

56.59%

599540

560494

1160034

420921

360473

781394

70.21%

64.31%

67.36%

526437

488475

1014912

336526

277902

614428

63.93%

56.89%

60.54%

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The above Data clearly shows that women are lagging behind in voting in Panchmahal District, In fact during every election women Voting percentage is lower than Men Voting Percentage.

Reasons for Low Voter Turnout in Women Voters Some Exemplatory reasons:

More often than not Indian Women are busy in their daily life chores and thats the main reason they don't go to vote or we can say they don't get time for voting. Due to purdah system prevailing in some communities woman's are not allowed to remove their veils and since for Voter I.D card photograph is mandatory it makes difficult for them to get Photo I.D card. Some women don't go to vote because of fear of eve teasing during voting. 48

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Single lines for Men and Women both makes some women feel uncomfortable due to various reasons so they don't go to vote. In Urban areas women tend to ignore Voting due to Lack of Interest and laziness on the D-Day. Woman are use to go to polling booth in groups, they usually don't come when they are alone. The level of awareness amongst the woman voter's regarding voting is very less.

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EFFECTIVE MEASURES FOR WOMEN VOTER TURN OUT

Separate line for men and women for the comfort of women voters. Sakhi Mandals/Primary Lady teachers/Asha workers and other active female groups will mobilize the womens and encourage them to vote. Lady polling officers at polling booths for ease of women voters of the communities where purdah system prevails . Vulnerability mapping, identification of critical polling booths and exercise of confidence building of the residents residing near by these Vulnerable and critical polling booths. Massive awareness program to aware woman voters about their voting rights.

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DHANYA DHARA PANCHMAHAL NI

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SHORT AND SWEET SLOGANS

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CONTINUED Dont let others speak for you. Vote!

Its your future, voice your choice Drop the remote, get out and vote

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Vote today, shape tomorrow

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