Building Platforms for Political Engagement

Where we are & where we go

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There are politicians that are Hindu. They represent their constituency.

What next?

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2.97%0.63%

2.00%

0.46%

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0.60%

1.40%

0.30%

1.40%

3.70%

0.50%

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Population Politicians

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Forming and voicing opinions as a foundation

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Grass roots Community National

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Engagement

Online Platform

Community

Influence

“Let’s build platforms not organisations”

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Process for engagement

Long

Med

ium

Shor

t

Forming opinions and writing on current affairsProvide basic education on the political processDoorstep campaigningJoining a political partyEngaging in local youth politicsEngaging in mainstream student politics

Creating our own platform to share and develop opinionEngaging in community level decision makingCreating tools to monitor Hindu opinion on policy matters

Creating the exposure for young people to experience the political processInfluencing policy and current debate through the strength of an online communityBeing proactive not reactive.

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We need an online platform for engagement which is both

open and transparent.

Let’s create a culture where opinions are expressed, ideas are

scrutinised, analysis is shared and present it through a

constructive outlet.

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Platform/ Forum

Opportunities

Tools

Education

Opportunities

Policy Focused

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Imagine the power of a platform that each one of

our organisations has channelled intellectual

capital into.