Jalandhar: In an innovative move to encourage voter turnout, three petrol stations in Jalandhar District have partnered with the District Administration’s initiative for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
District Election Officer Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal announced that Amar Highway Filling Station in Paragpur, Amar Highway Filling Station in Kartarpur, and Rakha Filling Station in Suranussi will offer discounts to voters on June 1. Voters will receive a Rs. 2 discount per liter on petrol/diesel and a Rs. 5 discount on XP 100 petrol upon presenting their ink-marked finger after voting.
Dr. Aggarwal during a meeting with the owners of petrol station commended their efforts, noting that it aligns with the administration’s efforts to boost voter participation under the SVEEP campaign. During discussions with the petrol station owners, he highlighted the voluntary participation of numerous businesses in the mission to surpass the 70 percent voter turnout target in Jalandhar.
Previously, various industries such as hotels, sports, eateries, immigration consultants, and IELTS centers had announced significant discounts for voters exercising their franchise on June 1, 2024.