Preeti Sulagna and Shruti Sulagna, two sisters from Malkangiri district in Odisha, are leveraging their musical talents to create voter awareness ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. Their innovative approach involves crafting a unique song based on the multiplication table 11, blending mathematics and music to engage and educate voters. The catchy song emphasizes the importance of voting rights and urges citizens to exercise their franchise. The song goes like this: “Egara Eke Egara, Matadana Nagarika Shrestha adhikara, Egare Dune Baisi, Vote Deba Pain Jiba Sabu Maa Mausi.” With the audio version already released, the sisters are currently working on shooting the audio-video version in Malkangiri. Commissioned by the Malkangiri district administration, the song will be presented to the Odisha State Chief Electoral Officer upon completion.
Hailing from a family of music teachers, the sisters draw inspiration from their parents’ musical background. Their initiative was sparked by the suggestion of Joint Director Higher Secondary Education, Dr. Sanatana Panda, who recognized the potential of using multiplication tables to address social issues. The sisters had previously gained attention for their songs on various societal issues, including road safety, female foeticide, and the health benefits of millets, all based on multiplication tables from two to ten.
Reflecting on their journey, Shruti explained that their initiative began during the pandemic as a means to encourage Preeti to learn multiplication tables. As their efforts gained momentum, they expanded their repertoire to address diverse issues through music, gradually garnering interest and support from wider audiences. Preeti, acknowledging her initial reluctance, expressed how her parents’ creative approach helped cultivate her interest in learning multiplication tables and contributing to social causes through music. Through their innovative approach, the Sulagna sisters continue to make a meaningful impact in their community, leveraging music as a powerful tool for social awareness and change.
Preeti Sulagna and Shruti Sulagna, two sisters from Malkangiri district in Odisha, are leveraging their musical talents to create voter awareness ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. Their innovative approach involves crafting a unique song based on the multiplication table 11, blending mathematics and music to engage and educate voters. The catchy song emphasizes the importance of voting rights and urges citizens to exercise their franchise. The song goes like this: “Egara Eke Egara, Matadana Nagarika Shrestha adhikara, Egare Dune Baisi, Vote Deba Pain Jiba Sabu Maa Mausi.” With the audio version already released, the sisters are currently working on shooting the audio-video version in Malkangiri. Commissioned by the Malkangiri district administration, the song will be presented to the Odisha State Chief Electoral Officer upon completion.
Hailing from a family of music teachers, the sisters draw inspiration from their parents’ musical background. Their initiative was sparked by the suggestion of Joint Director Higher Secondary Education, Dr. Sanatana Panda, who recognized the potential of using multiplication tables to address social issues. The sisters had previously gained attention for their songs on various societal issues, including road safety, female foeticide, and the health benefits of millets, all based on multiplication tables from two to ten.
Reflecting on their journey, Shruti explained that their initiative began during the pandemic as a means to encourage Preeti to learn multiplication tables. As their efforts gained momentum, they expanded their repertoire to address diverse issues through music, gradually garnering interest and support from wider audiences. Preeti, acknowledging her initial reluctance, expressed how her parents’ creative approach helped cultivate her interest in learning multiplication tables and contributing to social causes through music. Through their innovative approach, the Sulagna sisters continue to make a meaningful impact in their community, leveraging music as a powerful tool for social awareness and change.
