New Delhi, December 28, 2023: Josh Talks, in partnership with Meta, concluded a series of Citizens' Town halls across Bhopal, Jaipur, and Hyderabad to foster civic awareness and encourage active participation in the democratic process. In conjunction with the Citizens' Townhall series, a comprehensive social campaign spanning five states — Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana — was executed with the primary goal of encouraging citizens to exercise their right to vote. The campaign reached approximately 1.3 million citizens across social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
The Citizens’ Townhall aimed to educate and empower youth on the importance of exercising their vote and the power and responsibility that comes upon each citizen, as part of being a democracy. It helped heighten voter awareness among diverse communities, particularly focusing on engaging first-time voters. The series commenced in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and continued to Jaipur, Rajasthan, culminating in Hyderabad, Telangana. The events featured esteemed bureaucrats, including Rituraj (IAS, 2015), CEO Zilla Panchayat, Bhopal; Dr. Snigdha Sharma, Principal of Government College, Jaipur, and Sarfaraz Ahmad (IAS, 2009), Joint CEO of the Office of Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana. The Citizens' Townhall series facilitated engaging interactions between students and prominent policymakers enriching the democratic discourse.
The social campaign helped bring unique stories of citizens to the fore, shining a spotlight on individuals actively working to empower citizens and ensure their exercise of fundamental rights. The campaign, through its strategic outreach, aimed to instill a sense of civic responsibility and educate citizens about the significance of their participation in shaping the collective future. The series emphasized the symbiotic relationship between informed citizens and a robust democracy, demonstrating the power of engagement and dialogue in shaping the perspectives of the younger generation.
Supriya Paul, CEO, Josh Talks, expressed her delight at the success of the Citizens' Townhall series, saying, "Engaging nearly 900 students and reaching 1.3 million citizens across 5 states is a testament to the impact of our initiative. This success reinforces Josh Talks' unwavering commitment to creating a lasting impact on society by developing responsible citizens and empowering youth to make a difference—the core values of Josh Talks."
