The Election Commission of India (ECI) released two comic books. The books are developed with the help of comic characters including Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu, Raaka, Dhamaka Singh and Billo. Through the launch of these books ECI aims to spread awareness about the election and electoral process among childrens of India, according to an official statement.
“Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu, Raaka, Dhamaka Singh, Billoo and other comic characters will now create awareness amongst children about elections. In an initiative, the comic book, ‘Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal,’ published by Pran Comics, was released by the Commission today,” ECI wrote on X (Formerly Twitter) .
The 30,000 copies of these comic books will be distributed free of charge and children can also access it digitally, as said by the ECI.
‘Chacha Chaudhary ka dimag computer se tez chalta hai,’ and his formidable intellect will now be harnessed by the systematic voters’ education and electoral participation (SVEEP) division of ECI. 30,000 copies will be distributed for free and lakhs of children will also view them digitally. The comic has 10 short stories on electoral aspects,” ECI further added.
As assembly elections are scheduled this year in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana states. Meanwhile, the national election will be held in 2024.
With inputs from ANI.