NATIONAL VOTERS’ DAY

Jan. 25, 2019

The 9th National Voters’ Day will be celebrated across the country on January 25 for enhanced participation of citizens in the electoral process.

About:

Date of celebration: January 25 (to mark the Foundation day of Election Commission of India, which was established on 25th January 1950).
Background: It is celebrated every year since 2011.
Objective: To encourage, facilitate and maximize the enrolment, especially for the new voters; To spread awareness among voters for promoting informed participation in the elections.
Key highlights of 9th National Voters’ Day:
- This years’ theme is “No Voter to be Left Behind”.
- My Vote Matters, a Quarterly Magazine of Election Commission of India (ECI) will be launched on the occasion.
- The National Awards for the Best Electoral Practices will be conferred on Officers for their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections.