- In a novel approach to voter awareness, two sisters from Malkangiri district have garnered widespread attention by leveraging mathematics and music to create an innovative poll song.
- The sisters, renowned for their creative endeavors, previously gained acclaim for crafting songs based on multiplication tables ranging from the 2nd to the 10th order, addressing various social issues.
- The new song carries a poignant message urging citizens to exercise their voting rights responsibly.
- Encouraged by their parents, both accomplished music teachers, Preeti and Shruti embarked on this unique endeavor during the pandemic.
- As their melodic compositions resonate with audiences far and wide, Preeti and Shruti stand as shining examples of creativity and activism intersecting to effect meaningful impact.
In a novel approach to voter awareness, two sisters from the Malkangiri district have garnered widespread attention by leveraging mathematics and music to create an innovative poll song. Preeti Sulagna and Shruti Sulagna, residents of Kalimela block, have devised a captivating musical rendition using the multiplication table of the 11th order, aiming to empower voters and facilitate informed decision-making.
The sisters, renowned for their creative endeavors, previously gained acclaim for crafting songs based on multiplication tables ranging from the 2nd to the 10th order, addressing various social issues. Their latest initiative, orchestrated in collaboration with the district administration, underscores their commitment to leveraging unconventional mediums for societal engagement.
Entitled “Egara Eke Egara, Matadana Nagarika Shrestha adhikara, Egare Dune Baisi, Vote Deba Pain Jiba Sabu Maa Mausi,” the song carries a poignant message urging citizens to exercise their voting rights responsibly. With an audio version already released, the sisters are currently in the process of producing an audio-video rendition, slated for presentation to the Odisha State Chief Electoral Officer upon completion.
Hailing from a family of music educators, the sisters’ creative journey finds its roots in their upbringing. Encouraged by their parents, both accomplished music teachers, Preeti and Shruti embarked on this unique endeavor during the pandemic, initially as a means to facilitate Preeti’s learning of multiplication tables. Over time, their initiative evolved into a powerful tool for social awareness, addressing issues ranging from road safety to female foeticide.
Reflecting on their journey, Preeti reminisced, “I was a little naughty. To encourage me to learn multiplication tables, my parents made videos. Gradually my interest also grew.” Their mother emphasized the pedagogical significance of utilizing multiplication tables as a vehicle for social messaging, underscoring its appeal to children and adults alike.
With their latest endeavor, the Malkangiri sisters continue to break new ground in the realm of social engagement, harnessing the universal language of music and the logic of mathematics to inspire positive change in their community. As their melodic compositions resonate with audiences far and wide, Preeti and Shruti stand as shining examples of creativity and activism intersecting to effect meaningful impact.
(With inputs from agencies)
