Mumbai, November 5, 2024: The Retailers Association of India (RAI), the national trade association for retailers, is stepping forward to support the Brihanmumbai campaign ahead of the Maharashtra State Assembly elections, which begin on November 20, 2024. BMC’s (the Municipal Corporation) Voter Education Program. With this endeavor, RAI is urging its members to spread the word about the value of voting and motivate others to take an active Engage in the democratic process.
RAI, the collective voice of Indian retailers, is essential to the development of the contemporary retail sector. RAI, which has more than 13,000 members running almost 600,000 establishments countrywide, is dedicated to encouraging behaviors that not only help its members but contribute to the overall state of the economy as well.
“At RAI, we understand that our role extends beyond the retail sector, and we have a responsibility to encourage civic engagement among our members,” said Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of the Retailers Association of India (RAI), emphasizing the vital importance of the voter awareness effort. members and to assist in raising awareness among staff members and clients, making sure that The best possible awareness is established. Voting is the foundation of our democracy, not just a right. By enabling people to use their right to vote, we fortify the fundamental basis of our society. We commend the BMC for taking the initiative to spread the word about the importance of casting a ballot.
RAI will be carrying out the following tasks as part of this initiative:
1. Comprehensive Voter Awareness: RAI will inform all members about the importance
of voting and encourage them to educate their employees and customers about their voting rights.
2. Special Offers for Voters: Members of RAI will be encouraged to extend special offers to customers who exercise their franchise on November 20, 2024, as a way to motivate civic participation.
3. Social Media Outreach: RAI will actively utilize its social media platforms to spread awareness about voting and civic responsibility, reaching a wider audience and emphasizing the significance of participating in elections.
About RAI The Indian retailers’ collective voice is represented by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). RAI collaborates with all parties involved to establish the ideal conditions for the development of the contemporary Indian retail industry. It actively promotes retailing in India and collaborates with all levels of government and interested parties to encourage professional advancement and employment retail prospects, encourage and maintain retail investments in local are as from coast to coast, and improve business competitiveness and customer choice.
