Assam: Record Created As 40 Lakh SHG Members Pledge On A Single Day To Vote In Lok Sabha Polls

Assam has etched its name in the annals of history as over 40 lakh Self-Help Group (SHG) members on April 10 took a pledge to vote in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.  

Assam Creates History As Over 40 Lakh SHG Members Pledge To Vote In Lok Sabha Polls

The Chief Electoral Officer, Assam along with the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission and the Assam State Urban Livelihoods Mission while taking an initiative enlisted in the India Book of Records by making over 40 lakh SHG members take the pledge on a single day for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

“The initiative was aimed to uphold the democratic traditions of the country and the dignity of free, fair and peaceful elections. It also envisioned to improve electoral participation not just in terms of numbers but also in terms of quality,” the statement said.

At a meeting held at the CEO’s Office, the India Book of Records adjudicator Narvijay verified the procedure and announced the record for successfully completing the pledge-taking event. He presented the certificate to the Chief Electoral Officer, Anurag Goel.