Why citizens role as Voter is critical….

• Voting is a right of all citizens above 18 yrs.• In Democracy Government is formed by the

people…• Average voting percentage in Bangalore – 45%• The winning candidate obtaining a max of 25-

27% of total eligible voters’ support.• In a nutshell our representatives are been

chosen by less than 20% of total voters.

“One Million new Votes” Campaign

Bangalore…

• The estimated population of Bangalore as per the 2011 census is 84.74 lakhs (8.474 million), up from 45.92 lakh in 2001.

• Bangalore stands one of the low voter turnout city in all elections.

• Voting is easier than protesting in the streets. It is certainly the best form of voicing an opinion: quiet, clean and ultimately effective.

“One Million new Votes Campaign”• B.PAC is working with Smart Vote and other friends on bringing One

Million new Votes on rolls.

• B.PAC has effectively connected with BBMP, CEO Karnataka to address the gap in voter registration.

• We are reaching out to educational institutions, corporate campus, large residential community, large public gathering like malls etc.…

• Awareness about voter registration and voting during elections through jingles, short plays, flash mob, cartoons, painting etc..

• We will engage with citizens in helping them to register as voter.

• B.PAC will organize panel discussions during each campaign on “ Democracy, Voting, Good governance, accountability , transparency etc…

About B.PAC…

B.PAC has been established as an apolitical Trust to promote a good quality of life for every Bangalorean with an emphasis on:• Good governance practices.• Integrity and transparency in all arms of the government.• Improving the quality of infrastructure in the city.• Identification and support strong candidates for public office at all

levels of governance in Bangalore city.• To create a safer city where the rule of law is ensured for

all citizens of Bangalore, especially women and children.

About Smart Vote…

• A campaign supported by B.PAC and Citizens.

• Created to facilitate voter registration.

• Connect with Colleges, corporate campuses and large residential community.

• provide information about voter registration centres in Bangalore.

“One Million new Votes Campaign”@ INFOSYS

Flash mob during Infosys drive Panel discussion with Justice Santosh Hegde

Getting attention in the walkway Awareness campaign

More than 2000Employees have been

registered

“One Million new Votes Campaign”@ HP

Flash mob during Infosys drive after flash-mob & skit

Employee asking doubts Awareness campaign

More than 1500Employees have been

registered

“One Million new Voters Campaign”@ BIOCON

Helping employees register onlineEmployees showing willingness to register

Informing BIOCON employees Workshop on voter registration

More than 1000Employees have been

registered

“One Million new Votes Campaign”@ Surabhi Apt.

During the registration melaResidents showing willingness to register

Appreciation letter from RWA Our team helping citizens

More than 1000Employees have been

registered

“One Million new Votes Campaign”@ Vijaya bank colony

During the registration mela Our team at registration site

Appreciation letter from ERO Our team helping citizens

More than 500Employees have been

registered

Other corporates OMV campaign is in progress…Mind tree

WiproOracle

Mistral solutionsTescoCitrixYahoo

BritanniaAccenture

AricentIBMHCL

JP Morgancegedim software

Symphony servicesMicrosoft

Philips

B.PAC’s appeal …

• Request your support/commitment for driving “One Million new Voters Campaign”@ your campus through setting up help desk.

• B.PAC is organizing “ March for BANGALORE” on April 6th to sensitize voter registration and get out to vote on election day.

Let the representatives run for office, let us all run for Bangalore.

Thank you !!!

www.bpac.inhttp://www.facebook.com/BPACofficialhttps://twitter.com/BPACofficialhttp://www.youtube.com/user/BPACofficialwww.smartvote.inRSVP Sharath - +91-9886196640

Manas - +91-9036000152