National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year on 25 January to encourage the voters of the country to participate in the electoral process. This year the 12th edition of this day is being celebrated.
The theme of this year’s National Voters’ Day is ‘Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participatory’.
Focuses on the commitment of the Election Commission of India to facilitate active voter participation during elections and to make the entire process a simple and memorable experience for all categories of voters.
The Election Commission of India was formed on January 25, 1950. In order to increase the participation of youth in the political process, the Government of India started celebrating ’25 January’ as ‘National Voters’ Day’ from the year 2011 on the establishment day of the Election Commission.
The objective of the Election Commission behind celebrating ‘National Voters’ Day’ is to create more voters, especially new voters.
On this day, awareness is spread to ensure the participation of voters in the voting process. A high voter turnout is considered a sign of a vibrant democracy. Whereas a low percentage of voting indicates a politically indifferent society.
In fact, the disruptive elements present in the country often try to take advantage of such a situation, which not only threatens the existence of democracy but also creates the possibility of upheaval of the entire political system of the country.
It is clear that organizing National Voters’ Day will prove to be an important step among the various efforts taken by the Election Commission of India to encourage new voters to participate in the democratic process.
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