Dimapur: Nagaland governor Nand Kishore Yadav urged young voters to exercise their franchise with awareness, integrity and responsibility on Thursday.Addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad–Know Your Vote’ programme at North East Christian University, Dimapur, Yadav said voting was not merely an electoral choice but a responsibility towards society and democracy.He urged first-time voters to understand the electoral process and make informed decisions based on facts, knowledge and democratic values. He also called on young people to respect the Constitution and contribute positively to society.Held under the aegis of the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports and MY Bharat, the programme focused on the theme “Know Your Vote”. Students and other participants took the ‘Loktantrik pledge’ with Governor.Yadav said India’s strength as the world’s largest democracy lay in active citizen participation. He described the right to vote as a powerful instrument for shaping the nation’s future and appreciated MY Bharat for promoting youth leadership, volunteering, civic engagement and community service.
