Jammu, Jan. 25 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called upon the officers to cultivate awareness among citizens regarding the profound power of their franchise and motivate them to exercise it with thoughtful prudence to become a true architect of a strong, fair and flourishing India.

"Every ballot cast becomes foundational to our nation's edifice. Thus, elections represent far more than present-day choices - they embody our sacred duty to posterity, to collective destiny, and to democratic resilience," Sinha said while speaking at the 16th National Voters' Day celebrations here.

"The franchise reinforces accountability, transparency, and governmental responsiveness. I firmly believe a vote is the potent expressi...