The document discusses the importance of citizens voting in elections and outlines a campaign called "One Million New Votes" to increase voter turnout in Bangalore. It notes that currently, representatives are being elected with support from less than 20% of eligible voters. The campaign aims to register one million new voters by engaging citizens at educational institutions, workplaces, communities and other public events. It highlights voter registration drives conducted successfully at several large companies in Bangalore that increased voter rolls. The campaign appeals for support to expand these efforts to increase civic participation.

1. 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.

2. “One Million new Votes” Campaign

3. 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.

4. “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…

5. 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.

6. 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.

8. “One Million new Votes Campaign”@ INFOSYS
More than 2000
Employees have been
registered
Getting attention in the walkway Awareness campaign
Flash mob during Infosys drive Panel discussion with Justice Santosh Hegde

9. “One Million new Votes Campaign”@ HP
More than 1500
Employees have been
registered
Employee asking doubts Awareness campaign
Flash mob during Infosys drive after flash-mob & skit

10. “One Million new Voters Campaign”@ BIOCON
More than 1000
Employees have been
registered
Informing BIOCON employees Workshop on voter registration
Employees showing willingness to register
Helping employees register online

11. “One Million new Votes Campaign”@ Surabhi
Apt.
More than 1000
Employees have been
registered
Appreciation letter from RWA Our team helping citizens
Residents showing willingness to register
During the registration mela

12. “One Million new Votes Campaign”@ Vijaya
bank colony
More than 500
Employees have been
registered
Appreciation letter from ERO Our team helping citizens
Our team at registration site
During the registration mela

13. Other corporates OMV campaign is in progress…
Mind tree
Wipro
Oracle
Mistral solutions
Tesco
Citrix
Yahoo
Britannia
Accenture
Aricent
IBM
HCL
JP Morgan
cegedim software
Symphony services
Microsoft
Philips

14. 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.

15. Thank you !!!
www.bpac.in
http://www.facebook.com/BPACofficial
https://twitter.com/BPACofficial
http://www.youtube.com/user/BPACofficial
www.smartvote.in
RSVP Sharath - +91-9886196640
Manas - +91-9036000152