NEW DELHI: Barely 40% of the country's newly eligible voters in the 18-19 age group are currently enrolled as voters. In fact, 5-6 years ago, the registered youth as a percentage of eligible youth used to be 10%. "In UP, close to 75 lakh eligible young voters are yet to be enrolled. So, we are launching a special campaign for enrolment of these young voters from July 1. Facebook will issue reminders to all young voters between July 1 and 3, reminding them whether they are registered or not registered.

Source: Times of India July 02, 2017 21:33 UTC