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25/01/21 13:10 PM IST

11th National Voters’ Day

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Election Commission of India is celebrating 11th National Voters Day on 25th January 2021

Theme: Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed

Purpose

  • The purpose of the National Voters' Day is to encourage, facilitate and maximise the enrolment of new voters and bring them in the democratic system.
  • Dedicated to the voters in the country, the day witnesses activities aimed at promoting the participation of voters in the electoral process.

History

  • 25th January is the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI) which came into existence in 1950.
  • This day was first celebrated in 2011 to encourage young voters to take part in the electoral process. No doubt it is the day to celebrate the right to vote and also the democracy of India.
  • Election Commission's main objective is to increase the enrolment of voters, especially the eligible ones.
Source: PIB

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