India celebrates 9th National Voters Day

January 25: The 9th National Voters’ Day was celebrated across the country today for enhanced participation of citizens in the electoral process. This is the ninth year of celebrating National Voters Day. 25th January is the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI) which came into existence on 1950. This day was first celebrated in 2011 to encourage as much as 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 main objective is to increase the enrollment of voters, especially the eligible ones.

On this #NationalVotersDay, my greetings goes to the young voters who should feel proud of their capacity to take part in the political process of the Nation and become responsible citizens, and get ready to cast their votes for the future of a strong India. pic.twitter.com/xyDkHSQ8Rr

— Cachar District (@DistrictCachar) January 25, 2019

The theme of National Voter’s Day 2019 is “No Voter to be left behind.” In a tweet, L.Madduri, Deputy Commissioner Cachar wished the young voters and urged them to become responsible citizens of the country.

Voting is a basic process that helps to form a country’s government. One can choose their representatives through voting. Voting rights enables people with the right to question the government about issues and clarifications. It also provides a sense of freedom to express opinion in major decision making for the benefit of the country in a democratic nation.

President Ram Nath Kovind was the Chief Guest at the main function being organized by Election Commission in New Delhi. A quarterly magazine named ‘My Vote Matters’ was launched in the event and the first copy was offered to the President.