Kuniamuthur Artist UMT Raja Creates Voter Awareness Candle Sculpture

Ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary elections on April 19, Kuniamuthur artist UMT Raja has released a voter awareness video on Facebook urging 100% voter turnout, featuring a candle sculpture.


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As the date for parliamentary elections closes in, various awareness initiatives are underway to encourage voter turnout. Among these efforts, UMT Raja, an artist from Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore aims to promote 100% voter participation through a unique means. On April 17, UMT Raja published a video on his Facebook page, which has captured widespread attention.




In the video, he urges all eligible voters to exercise their right. The highlight is a candle sculpture depicting the map of India, embedded with the election logo. The message "Illuminate the nation, do not forget your day" resonates as he uses this evocative art to remind viewers of their responsibility. The video not only serves as an inspirational reminder but also merges art with civic duty.







This proactive approach by UMT Raja is part of a larger call by both the government and Coimbatore district administration to ensure high voter engagement through various forms of awareness campaigns. As social media buzzes with his creative call-to-action, it's a potent reminder that every vote counts toward shaping the future.

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