Indian Express: Website Launched ‘to Make a Difference in These Polls’

Chandigarh, India, April 14, 2009 --(PR.com)-- To do away with the indifference attitude of urban voters towards voting, a new website was launched on Friday. votechandigarh.com contains all information anyone needs about elections, profiles of candidates, facts about the last elections and details of the campaign.

Ajay Jagga, an advocate in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, also the editor of the website, said: “For good governance of the nation, it is important that everyone casts vote. At present, youngsters are quite familiar with the internet and are its avid users. It is a powerful medium to spread the message.” Jagga added he would meet the city Chief Electoral Officer soon to request for election-related no tifications, news, circulars and other material that can be put on the website.

The website will be interactive and user-friendly. Residents can post their comments on various issues and political parties can inform the public about their campaigns and opinions by posting releases on the site. Jagga said people who grudge most about the policies of the government are those who do not vote. “The aim therefore is to make a difference in these elections and call everyone to vote,” he added.

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