‘Know Your Vote’ campaign reaches over one lakh youth through 536 programmes
MY Bharat initiative engages young people across 31 States and Union Territories through discussions on voting rights, electoral procedures and responsible democratic participation.
Organised through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), the campaign was conducted from October 26 to November 5, 2026, with the aim of promoting electoral awareness, informed voting and responsible democratic participation, particularly among first-time voters.
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ nationwide ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote’ campaign has concluded, reaching 100,493 young people through 536 programmes across 31 states and Union Territories.
Organised through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), the campaign was conducted from October 26 to November 5, 2026, with the aim of promoting electoral awareness, informed voting and responsible democratic participation, particularly among first-time voters. It involved 536 Youth Icons and brought discussions on voting rights and electoral procedures to colleges and educational institutions.
On the concluding day, 123 Yuva Samvads were organised across 28 States and Union Territories, engaging 22,588 young people with the participation of 123 Youth Icons.
Governors, Union Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament and other public representatives participated in the programmes, providing students opportunities to interact directly with elected representatives and public officials.
Among those who attended were Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh and Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav in Dimapur. In Delhi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacted with students.
Members of Parliament, including Chaudhary Dharambir Singh, Pradan Baruah, Ranjit Dutta, Rupkumari Choudhary and Mahesh Kashyap, also participated in programmes across different States.
Sports personalities and Youth Icons from the sporting community joined the discussions, sharing their experiences and encouraging youth participation in sports. International rugby player Amandeep Kaur interacted with students in Punjab, while rowing Sports Icon Kulwinder Singh participated in a programme in Moga. In Rajasthan, Sports Icon Bhumika Shukla engaged with young participants in Jaipur. Programmes in Uttar Pradesh also highlighted cycling and initiatives such as Khelo India.
The Yuva Samvads enabled participants to seek clarification on electoral procedures, discuss voting rights and civic responsibilities, and understand the importance of verifying information through authentic sources.
Activities included quizzes, question-and-answer sessions, the Loktantrik Pledge and registration on the MY Bharat portal. The campaign sought to encourage young citizens to make informed electoral choices and take an active role in democratic processes.
