At a recent ECI conference in Chennai, CEC Gyanesh Kumar urged first-time voters and students to turn campuses into hubs of electoral literacy. Over 1,000 students and educators from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry came together not just to learn; but to teach others. Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) are no longer optional extras; they’re becoming the frontline of democracy. The ECINET platform was showcased as a digital backbone; letting students track roll updates, verify booths, and even report fake news. What’s interesting? It’s not about big speeches. It’s about 500 Booth Level Officers sharing real field stories; how they tackle misinformation, verify addresses door-to-door, and why student volunteers matter more than ever. One takeaway? Democracy isn’t just voted; it’s taught. And if you’re a student, you’re now part of the team that keeps it honest. This isn’t just prep for exams; it’s prep for citizenship.