Wakad, Pune: The call to action for hundred percent voter participation reverberated throughout Pune as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Matadar Jagrugta Manch, also known as Prabodhan Manch, orchestrated a vibrant bike rally on May 1st at 5:30 PM in Wakad. The rally, a spirited display of civic engagement and advocacy for democratic participation, aimed to emphasize the significance of voting in the democratic process and encourage 100 percent participation.
Key Points of the Rally:
Route and Stops: Commencing its journey from the Shree Ram Mandir, opposite the Shonest Tower building in Wakad, the bike rally traversed through various pivotal locations, making stops at prominent spots including Chowdhary Park, Star Bazar, Datta Mandir, Utkarsh Chowk, Global Punjab, Euro School, Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Aalap Garden, Bhumkar Chowk, and Dange Chowk. At each stop, participants amplified the message of voting, igniting awareness across the public domain.
Community Response: The rally garnered an overwhelming response from the residents of Wakad, with many spontaneously joining the cause as the procession passed through their neighborhoods. Passersby became active participants, reinforcing the rally’s impact and underscoring communal dedication towards fostering democratic ethos.
Participant Engagement: Enthusiastic participants, including Ankit Kothari, Kaushik Dhote, and Aniket Deshmukh, lent their voices and actions to the cause, contributing to the rally’s success in spreading the message of 100% voting participation. Slogans and placards with messages such as “Matdaan humara adhikaar he, isse banti sarkar he” (“Voting is our right, as it builds a government”) resonated throughout the rally, further amplifying the message.
Organizer’s Perspective: Ankit Kothari, one of the rally participants, emphasized the initiative’s goal to increase voting percentage through engagement activities like bike and walking rallies. He highlighted the overwhelming response, with more than 40 people actively participating and the support received from the traffic police, further reinforcing the importance of democratic participation.
With the resounding chant of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” echoing through the streets of Wakad, the bike rally organized by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Matadar Jagrugta Manch exemplified a movement dedicated to upholding the essence of democracy through active civic engagement and voting awareness.
