Jagoo. And Jagaao!

Jagoo Re! One Billion Votes is not just a movement, it is a destination! One that we’ll reach when every citizen of India registers and exercises the right to vote. It is a wakeup call for the billion people of this country to unite and bring about a change. A change in the quality of governance, which can only happen with active participation through voting and electing quality leaders.

And the youth will lead this change! We have the potential to make a difference, what was missing till now was an enabling platform. This is that platform. Here is where you can empower yourselves to take action.

Jaago re! One Billion Votes uses a unique integration of the internet and mobile technologies to make registering to vote online a possibility. It also serves as a one-stop-shop solution to all your voting needs. Not just that, it gives you the opportunity to run your own voter registration drive and be a part of the movement to get the entire country registered!

Using the internet as the key medium, it facilitates voter registrations, increases awareness about voting rules and procedures, provides periodic checks on electoral rolls, and acts as the source of election related news and much more.

The journey begins with the launch of this service to 35 of India’s largest cities. It’s a start to get the nation to register and vote for the upcoming general elections in 2009.

Jaago re! It’s about time.

Why should you join Jaago re! One Billion votes? There are a billion reasons why you should, but in the interest of your time and mine, let me break it down into the following:
	You can register to vote online.
	You can get free, personlized voter registration assistance.
	You’ll also get regular email and sms updates on your registration status, elections and campaign related news.
	You can track your voter registation drive when you get your friends to register to vote.
	You get an opportunity to volunteer and lead the voter registraion effort in your city.

Visit today. Visit now.

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VelaSwami

~ by TCG Inc. on October 12, 2008.