Despite the scorching heat, the district administration of Jalandhar, led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, is determined to achieve a 70 % voter turnout in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. An innovative initiative has seen 360 business establishments in the district offer attractive discounts to encourage voter participation.
This campaign is particularly aimed at motivating youngsters to participate in the country's largest democratic festival. As part of the initiative, 124 restaurants are offering up to a 25% discount on June 1 for voters who show their inked fingers after polling.
Additionally, 185 IELTS coaching institutes and immigration consultants are providing up to a 50 % discount on their one-month fees and visa application fees for voters between June 1 and 10.
Similarly, 15 sports stores are offering up to a 25 % discount on sports goods for voters on June 1, 2024. Furthermore, 36 travel consultants have announced up to a 50 % discount on travel bookings for those who cast their votes.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal emphasized that these partnerships reflect the Jalandhar Administration's commitment to achieving a high voter turnout. He assured that all necessary arrangements have been made at polling stations to facilitate voters, particularly in the face of extreme heat. Measures include adequate shading, water supplies, and medical assistance to ensure a comfortable voting experience.
Dr. Aggarwal also highlighted the administration's broader efforts to boost voting percentages. These include the creation of graffiti on walls to inspire civic duty, an extensive awareness drive under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, and the distribution of voter slips.
"We are leaving no stone unturned to achieve our target of above 70 % polling," said Dr. Aggarwal. "These discounts and offers are just one part of a comprehensive strategy to engage voters and emphasize the importance of their participation in the democratic process."
The initiative has been well-received by the local business community, which sees it as an opportunity to contribute to the democratic process while attracting customers. By combining civic duty with economic incentives, the Jalandhar Administration hopes to create a significant impact on voter turnout, ensuring that more citizens exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
This innovative approach exemplifies how creative strategies can enhance civic engagement and underscores the district's commitment to a robust and participatory democratic process.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Administration had organized a district level event to inform people about this initiative taken by the Jalandhar Administration so that maximum people can avail the benefit of these offerings. over 700 people had participated in the event who hailed these efforts to encourage voters to exercise their franchise.
Hotels/Restaurant/eateries which have offered upto 25 percent discount included 80 ROSE GARDEN, jalandhar-online,ABH SWEETS,GORAYA, AGI INN, Jalandhar AM PM BAKERS, Rama Mandi, Jalandhar AMBASADOR/PRIME REGALIA, Jalandhar, Aneja Sweet Shop, Mehatpur, Anmol Bakery, Shahkot, B & B Restaurant, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar ,Baba Chicken, Shankar Road, Nakodar, Babbu Fast Food, Shahkot, Barista, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL, Jalandhar, BEST WESTERN SUMMERLEA, Jalandhar, BIG WISH BOX, Jalandhar-online, Bikaner Bakery, Shahkot, BLOOM HOTEL, Jalandhar, BREAD BASKET, Jalandhar, Brew and Bakes, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, CAKE HOUSE, Jalandhar, Canadian Pizza, Shankar Road, Nakodar, Candle Light Restaurant, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, Chawla Chicken Corner, Nurmahal Road, Nakodar, Chawla Vaishno Dhaba, Nurmahal Road, Nakodar, Continental Restaurant, Nurmahal Road, Nakodar, DAYS HOTEL, Jalandhar,Dhanju Sweet Shop, Lohiyan Khas, DHEER BAKERS, Nakodar, DHIR BAKERY, NAKODAR, Dominic Pizza, Bhalla Enclave, Nakodar, Dominic Pizza, Mehatpur, Dominic Pizza, Shahkot, Domino's Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, Donito's, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, FANCY BAKERS, Jalandhar, FOOD BAZAR, Jalandhar, Food O' Clock Restaurant, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, Gagan Bakery, Shahkot, Giani Sweet Shop, Lohian Khas, Golcha Sweets, MC Chowk, Nakodar, Golcha Sweets, MC Chowk, Nakodar, HAVELI, Jalandhar, Hawker Pizza, Lohiyan Khas, Hawker Pizza, Shahkot, HAWKERS, Kartarpur, Hawkers, Nurmahal Road, Nakodar, Hot & Crispy, Mehatpur, HOTEL B1, Kartarpur, HOTEL CHINAR, Kartarpur, HOTEL CITADINES, Jalandhar, HOTEL DOWNTOWN, Jalandhar, HOTEL HOLLYWOOD, Kartarpur, HOTEL IMPERIA SUITES, Jalandhar, HOTEL INDER PRASTH, Jalandhar, HOTEL STELLA, GORAYA, HOTEL WHITE SPOT, Kartarpur, HUNGRY POINT, Kartarpur, Hungry Point, Shankar Road, Nakodar, ISHWAR KITCHEN, NAKODAR, Ishwar Kitchen, Nurmahal Road, Nakodar, ITC FORTUNE, Jalandhar, J.K. Sweet Shop, Mehatpur, Jain Fast Food, Shahkot, KAPANIA BAKERY, Nakodar, Kapania Restaurants, Ambedkar Chowk, Nakodar, Kartar Palace Restaurant, Shankar Road, Nakodar, KAPANIA BAKERY, Nakodar, Kapania Restaurants, Ambedkar Chowk, Nakodar, Kartar Palace Restaurant, Shankar Road, Nakodar, Krishna Bakers, Ambedkar Chowk, Nakodar, KRISHNA BAKERY, NAKODAR, KUKU BAKERY CAKE, CIRCULAR ROAD, Jalandhar, KUMAR CAKE HOUSE, Jalandhar, Lajwab Food Corner, Opposite BOB, Nakodar, LILY RESORT, Jalandhar, Lohi Sweet Shop, Mehatpur, LOVELY SWEETS, Jalandhar, MAJESTIC GRAND HALL, Jalandhar, MAJESTIC GRAND HALL, Jalandhar, Manga Chicken Corner, Shahkot, Maniyari Diyan Sarian Dukan, Shahkot, MANJEET BAKERY, NAKODAR, Manjit Refreshment, Ambedkar Chowk Nakodar, Manju, Shahkot, MARITON, Jalandhar, MAYA HOTEL, Jalandhar, MC DONLADS, Jalandhar, Mehandiratta Sweet, MC Chowk, Nakodar, Meshi Da Dhaba, Shahkot, MOCHA CAFE AND BAR, Jalandhar, My Café, Lohiyan Khas, Narang Vaishno Dhaba, Ambedkar Chowk, Nakodar, NEW CAKE HOUSE , MODEL TOWN, Jalandhar, New Chandi Sweet Shop, Lohian Khas, NFC, Shahkot, Nikka Chicken Corner, Shahkot, PATWARI VAISHNO DHABHA, Jalandhar, Paul Chicken Corner, Shahkot, Pizza 360, Lohiyan Khas, Pizza 360, Mehatpur, Pizza 360, Shahkot, Pizza 360, Shankar Road, Nakodar, PRAKASH BAKERY, MODEL TOWN, Jalandhar, Pratap Bakery, Lohiyan Khas, PRESIDENT HOTEL, Jalandhar, PRESIDENT NEW COURT, Jalandhar, R.K. Vaishno Dhaba, MC Chowk, Nakodar, RADISSON, Jalandhar, RAMADA ENCURE, Jalandhar, RAMADA JALANDHAR CITY CENTRE, Sachdeva Fast Food, Lohiyan Khas, SAROVAR PORTICO, Jalandhar, SARTAJ SWEETS, GORAYA, SKY LARK HOTEL, Jalandhar, Sneaji Food, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, Sood Sweet Shop, Mehatpur, SPICY HUT, Kartarpur, Subway, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, Sunrise Sweet Shop, Lohiyan Khas, Super Cremica Sweet, Cannaught Circus Road, Jalandhar, SURAJ BAKERY, Nakodar, Suraj Reformation, MC Chowk, Nakodar, Suraj Reformation, MC Chowk, Nakodar, Swarna Spicy Hut, Mehatpur, Team Café, Jalandhar Road, Nakodar, Usha Bakery, Lohiyan Khas, Verma Food, Mehatpur, WJ GRAND HOTEL, Jalandhar, YUMMY KITCHEN, Kartarpur.
Sports Store offering discounts on sports goods included Sialkot enterprises, Dixon, Surjeet sports, Jbd sports, Em cee cee, Uniform agencies, Montex sports, Marshall Exports, RK Cricket House, Swastik sports Industries, Silver sports India Pvt Ltd, Syndicate sports, Sehmbi Gym Equipments, Karan Sports, Sarve Parkash & Co/ Brown & Co, Tayka, Rakshak, Shrey, Alfa, Tracer, and J.J. Jonex.
Similarly, travel agents offering up to 50 % discounts on travel bookings included A S K Aviation,A.C.S Travels, AAA Travels And Co, Abhishek Travels, Akbar Travels India Pvt Ltd, All The World Travels, Amarjeet Travels, B O C Travel Advisor, B T Travels, Bamrah Travels, BEE ESS Events and Travel Hut, Bharti Travel Advisor, Bhatia Flight Centre, Bhatia Travels, Bipasha Aviation, Bluewaters Eaducation, Boyal Travels And Study Zone, Chauhan Intl, Bipasha Aviation, Chopra Foreign Travels, Cozy Travels, Dadra Travels, Dreamz Travel Planners, EMM Jay Travels, ESS Kay Travels, G C Overseas, G G Travels, Gandhi Travels, Gee World Travels, Ghai Travels, Globe Air Travels, Grand Windsor Travels, H H Overseas Travels, H2 R Travels, Hargun Travels And Holidays Planer, Holiday Tours And Travels, and Jay Ess Travels.
Similarly, the immigration consultants and IELTS institutions which has offered various discounts included ACES Immigration, The British Library & Educational Services, East N West, East N West, MD Consulting Group, New Avenue Consultants, New Avenue Consultants, Broadway Immigration Services Broadway Immigration Services,Aabroadway Immigration Services,Aryans Academy,Eduspoke Overseas Pvt Ltd, Visa Care Global Services,eocar Immigration Services Pvt. Ltd.,Career Wings Consultants,Career Wings Consultants,North West Immi,Northwest Immigrations And Education Consultancy,Royal Travels, Oxford Travel & Educational Services,The Raj Overseas Solutions,Iate Education & Immigration Pvt Ltd,IATE Education and Immigration Pvt. Ltd.,Way to Overseas Education & Immigration,Way To Overseas Education & Immigration,Unified Education Consultants,Globalz Education,Urban Overseas,The Immigration Advisor,Origin Institute,Rightway Airlinks Pvt Ltd,Duck Overseas Education Consultant,Godwin Overseas Education,Godwit Overseas Education,The Orange Group,Future Overseas Education,Sehdev Travel & Educational Services,Eccvisa,Jain Overseas Services Pvt. Ltd.,Jain Overseas Services Pvt Ltd,99 Miles Overseas & Educational Services,Flying World Immigration Services,Eduplanet,Gupta Travels & Forex,British Air Travel,Pinnacle Edu & Immi. Consulting Pvt. 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