GUWAHATI: Today is a significant day for Indian democracy. Every year, January 25 is observed as National Voters’ day in India. This historic day is celebrated to mark the commemoration of the Election Commission of India. The prestigious commission was established in 1950, only a year before the first Indian General elections were held in 1951.
According to a report in Bar and Bench, so far 17 general elections have been held in India, in 74 years of Independence. National voter’s day 2021, is being observed to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process.
“I congratulate all the citizens on ‘National Voters’ Day’ and hope that together we will continue to contribute to strengthen democracy in our country,” said president Ramnath Kovind in a tweet.
मैं सभी देशवासियों को ‘राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस’ की बधाई देता हूँ और आशा करता हूँ कि हम सब मिलकर, अपने देश में लोकतंत्र को मजबूत बनाने के लिए अपना योगदान निरंतर देते रहेंगे।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2021
“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,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted.
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
The theme for this year’s NVD, ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed’, envisages active and participative voters during elections. It also focuses on the ECI’s commitment towards conducting elections safely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
#NationalVotersDay is observed on January 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India in 1950. Let us together raise awareness to encourage and maximise enrolment of voters. pic.twitter.com/YkOLnNYFth
— MyGov Assam (@mygovassam) January 25, 2021
“The spirit of democracy lies in the voice of its people, which is empowered when they have right to vote. On #NationalVotersDay2021, let’s all pledge to raise awareness on voting and to make a voter feel safe & informed,” Assam health, finance and education minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted.
The spirit of democracy lies in the voice of its people, which is empowered when they have right to vote.
On #NationalVotersDay2021, let’s all pledge to raise awareness on voting and to make a voter feel safe & informed.@ECISVEEP #VotersDay pic.twitter.com/17xlm7GOmJ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 25, 2021
Assam Police also took to Twitter to raise awareness on this significant day.
Every voice matters, and every vote counts, there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people.
On this #NationalVotersDay, let’s take a pledge to uphold our most important duty – to vote. A duty, which all of us can and should fulfill- being responsible citizens. pic.twitter.com/Vxfvkpn1FI
— Assam Police (@assampolice) January 25, 2021
