DW BUREAU / MOHALI The Rayat Bahra University in association with the Punjab State Election Commission here today organized a function at VR Mall to promote `My vote is my future', voting awareness campaign. The purpose of the event was to strengthen people's belief that with their vote they can shape the democratic set-up as per their aspirations. The event was organized by the Rayat Bahra University in collaboration with the Mohali district administration and senior functionaries of the district administration were present on the occasion. The programme was an RBU event as CSR activity. Abhikesh Gupta, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Kharar, speaking on the occasion said that the event was part of a variety of activities being carried out to increase the participation of people in the Punjab Assembly election. He said the campaign had been launched to encourage the youth to reach polling booths in large numbers on the day of voting. The new voters would take elderly and disabled people to polling stations to increase the participation of the youth in the poll. The highlights of the event were a flash mob, dance performances and fun games by the students of the Rayat Bahra University which drew public attention and participation in the campaign. At VR Mall, EVM and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines were placed where a team of Election Commission officials demonstrated working of the machine. The students of the Rayat Bahra University helped provide encouragement to the young voters. (editor@dailyworld.in)