Congress opens internet kiosks, launches e-campaign in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Mar 15 (ANI): As the general elections approaching fast, the Congress party has opened internet kiosks launching e-campaign in Gujarat to woo young voters.

The kiosks have laptops to show the achievements of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

These kiosks will be installed across various public places like malls, restaurants where they are bound to attract the youth and will fill them on the successes of UPA through audio-visual presentations.

Around one-and-half-year has gone into planning and creating these kiosks, which will also allow the users, an access to free internet usage for 20 minutes along with highlights of the schemes and achievements of the UPA vis-'-vis its opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

"This time, we thought of coming up with some unique project to spread the message of Congress easily in a way which can attract youth easily. So, we designed this e-publicity campaign," said Gunvant Dave, Managing Director, Wilson Print City Pvt. Ltd.

The campaign has special features using patented technology. It showcases the achievement along with links to send suggestions and messages to General Secretary of Congress, Rahul Gandhi and various Congress websites.

The campaign has already managed to find favour amongst the net-savvy youngsters who find it an easy and convenient way to get acquainted with the party.

"This is a very affective medium to attract youngsters. We don't get time from office work to spare for other things. This is a good initiative taken by the party to gain votes of youth," said Deepa Ravani, a young professional. By Ami Sharma (ANI)