Lucknow, Nov. 15 -- Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday appealed to youngsters who will attain the age of 18 by January 1, 2027, to ensure their names are registered on the electoral rolls.

"Becoming a voter is a mission to strengthen the democratic system," he said.

The chief minister issued the appeal while launching the second phase of a campaign to distribute 2.5 million (25 lakh) tablets under the 'Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana' at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow. The event was held on 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' (Tribal Pride Day) and the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. He distributed tablets to over 50,000 students and trainees from 300 educational institutions...