Theme, History, Significance, Motivational Quotes, and Celebrations for National Voters’ Day 2024
Every year since 2011, January 25 has been observed as National Voters’ Day. This day marks the founding of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was founded in 1950 with the goal of raising voter awareness and promoting electoral participation. ECI is commemorating the 14th National Voters’ Day (NVD) this year. The day is also used to encourage voter registration in honor of the country’s voters, particularly among recently eligible youth.
Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) are given to new voters and acknowledged on National Voters’ Day celebrations around the nation. One of the biggest events in the nation, National Voters’ Day is observed on all scales, from the national to the polling place.
Theme for National Voters Day in 2024
This year’s theme, “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure,” is a continuation of previous year’s and is dedicated to the voters.
QUOTES TO SHARE ON NATIONAL VOTERS’ DAY: “Every vote matters.” Be active participants in your own democracy. Make use of your voting rights. Head of State Narendra Modi
“A ballot is more powerful than a bullet.” – The sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln
“Voting is only one aspect of democracy; another is raising your voice.” — Eleanor Roosevelt, the United States First Lady
“The only thing good men need to do to allow evil to triumph is nothing.” — The Irish politician Edmund Burke
History of National Voters Day
The Union Council of Ministers launched National Voters’ Day in 2011 as a response to the low voter registration rate among eligible young, under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the time.
Young individuals who are eligible to vote were found to be hesitant to register, which made it necessary to set aside a specific day to locate them, register them, and give them their EPIC cards. This commemoration was set for January 25, to mark the anniversary of the Election Commission’s inception on that day in 1950.
National Voters Day: An Important Occasion
In addition to identifying eligible voters and encouraging people to cast ballots, the Indian government observes National Voters’ Day to reassure citizens about the security and fairness of the election process. Annually, election officials at the district and state levels, as well as staff workers from agencies, PSUs, CSOs, and the media, receive the National Awards. A number of districts hold contests and cultural events to raise awareness of the value of voting.
Events on National Voters Day in 2024
According to a press release from the Press Information Bureau, President Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest at the national celebration that the ECI is arranging in New Delhi. Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge), will be the honored guest at the event.
Heads and delegates from the Election Management organizations in the Maldives, the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan will also be present at the event.
Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, will receive the first copy of the ECI Publication, “ECI initiatives for General Elections 2024.” A thorough summary of the actions done by each ECI division to guarantee the free, fair, inclusive, accessible, and participatory conduct of elections is given in this book.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also engage virtually with first-time voters in 5,000 different sites around India. The goal of the BJP youth wing’s “Namo Nav Matdata” conference is to reach more than one crore eligible voters in the 18–25 age range.
Ways to Honor National Voters Day
If you are eligible to vote, register to vote.
Motivate your loved ones to register and cast ballots.
Participate as a poll worker.
Go to a voter education program.
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