The Commission launched a new initiative on August 26, 2021 in order to reach out to new voters through sending them a customized letter alongside a voter identification card.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Initiative was launched by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.<\/p>\n Under the new initiative, a package would be sent to new voters which will encompass voter information for new voters alongside with a congratulatory letter except a pledge for moral voting.<\/p>\n Avani Lekhara won medal in womens 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event<\/p>\n She is a 19-year-old Lekhara and created a record at Paralympics by equalling the world record of Ukraines Iryna Shchetnik.<\/p>\n Iryna Shchetnik had a record score of 249.6 in 2018.<\/p>\n Avani became the first Indian woman to win first gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.<\/p>\n India has won 19 medals so far across all 11 editions of Tokyo Paralympics Games since 1960. It comprises of 5 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"