Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
organised a Poster/ Painting/Drawing Competition in association with Office of
the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Jalandhar, to create
awareness among youth regarding voter registration and active participation in
the democratic process on the occasion of National Voters’ Day, 2026. The
competition was organized under the able guidance of Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla
with the objective of sensitizing students, especially first-time voters, about
the importance of voting and their role in strengthening democracy. Students
participated enthusiastically and expressed their ideas creatively on the
themes such as “Every Vote Counts”, “Power of Youth Vote”, “My Vote, My Right”,
and “Democracy Begins with Me.” The event witnessed active participation from
students of different classes/departments and colleges. The competition not
only enhanced students’ creative skills but also helped in spreading awareness
among peers and the surrounding community. Dr. Ekta Khosla appreciated the
efforts of Design and Fine Arts department and congratulated Dr. Anjana Bhatia,
Dr Rakhi Mehta, Dr .Neeru and Dr. Shailendra for taking this initiative. The members
of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Jalandhar, Mr Ashok
Sahota, Sweep Nodal Officer and Mr Surjit Lal, Secretary Distt Red Cross,
Jalandhar were also present during the event. In Poster Making, Ankita Jain
(BFA 8th Sem, HMV, Jalandhar) secured first position, followed by Gurasis Kaur
(BFA 4th Sem, HMV) and Mahi (M.A. Fine Arts 2nd Sem, Apeejay College of Fine
Arts, Jalandhar). In Drawing, Pooja (B.A. 6th Sem, Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar
Govt. Education College, Boota Mandi, Jalandhar) won first position, while
Gurleen Kaur (B.Tech CSE 2nd Sem, GNDU Regional Campus) secured second
position. In Painting, Lata (B.D. 2nd Sem, HMV) bagged first position, followed
by Kiran and Nishtha, both from B.D. 2nd Semester, HMV, Jalandhar, securing
second and third positions respectively.
