The elections department of Puducherry, under the leadership of Dr Muthamma, I. A. S. organised a “Youth Voting Fest” for which soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited as one of the keynote speakers.

“It was truly a pleasure and a privilege to have this opportunity to meet with Dr Muthamma, who is truly a role model. Also meeting with important government officials including R.. Meena Kumari, the director for the directorate of social welfare, government of Puducherry, Dr K. V. Raman, director for the department of health and family welfare services, government of Puducherry. Soulfree has represented the positively-abled community and put forth a list of requests that would make an immense positive impact on the quality of life for us. Our requests were warmly received by the government officials and we have full faith that they will implement these changes can bring about marked improvements at the earliest.”

“To be able to address a large section of the youth, and inspire them to become responsible voters and the future leaders of the nation was a terrific experience.”

“I am deeply grateful to the government of Puducherry, the Chief Electoral Ofc, and most of all, Dr Muthamma, who took such personal interest in ensuring that I was invited for the event. Also, I wish to convey my gratitude to Mr Sivakumar, Assistant, Government of Puducherry, Mrs Shanthi, Thasildhar and Ms Bhuvaneshwari, Asst-Thasildhar who ensured that our stay was comfortable.”​