Telangana Revives Traditional Drum Beating To Boost Awareness In SIR Drive
Election officials in Telangana, India, are using the traditional 'dandora' drum-beating method to raise awareness for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This grassroots approach aims to reach remote tribal populations where digital communication is less effective.
Why it matters
The initiative demonstrates how traditional cultural practices can be effectively repurposed to improve civic engagement and democratic participation in rural areas.
In a blend of tradition and civic outreach, election officials in Telangana's Komaram Bheem Asifabad district revived the age-old practice of 'dandora' (drum beating) to create awareness about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.At Wankidi mandal, Gram Panchayat staff moved through villages beating drums and making loudspeaker announcements, urging residents to submit their completed Enumeration Forms to their respective Booth Level Officers (BLOs) before the deadline.The traditional and age-old practice, widely used in rural Telangana to spread important public messages, has drawn the attention of villagers, particularly in remote tribal hamlets where digital communication has limited reach.According to the Election Commission,1,66,70,610 voters, accounting for 49.28% of Telangana's 3,38,26,448 registered electors,…
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