The National Voters’ Day is observed on January 25 every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India in 1950. This ...
The National Voters’ Day is observed on January 25 every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India in 1950. This day is meant to encourage, facilitate and maximise enrolment of new voters.
Voting is the central pillar of any functioning democracy and India, since its first general election in 1951, has adopted the principles of universal adult franchise. Citizens vote once every five years to elect representatives to the national, state and local legislative bodies.
The power of the vote holds immense significance as it puts the will of the people into action when it comes to choosing who should govern and legislate on their behalf.
The 2019 Lok Sabha elections clocked a record turnout of 67.11%, out of over 900 million registered voters.
National Voters Day is an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the EC to strengthen our democratic fabric and ensure smooth conduct of elections. This is also a day to spread awareness on the need of ensuring voter registration, particularly among the youth.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Significance of National Voters’ Day
The National Voters’ Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, i.e. 25th January...
