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President Murmu Launches 16th National Voters' Day with 'My India, My Vote' Theme

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 16th National Voters' Day celebrations in New Delhi. The event, themed 'My India, My Vote', will see the President distribute Electors Photo Identity Cards to new young voters and present awards for best electoral practices. The Election Commission will launch new publications and a video highlighting its global leadership in electoral management. Celebrations will be held simultaneously across the country, with Booth Level Officers felicitating newly registered voters at the local level.

Key Points: National Voters' Day 2025: President Murmu to Hand Over EPICs

  • President Murmu to hand over EPICs
  • Theme: 'My India, My Vote'
  • Best Electoral Practices Awards distributed
  • New publications on election initiatives launched
  • Events held nationwide at all levels
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President Murmu to kick off 16th National Voters' Day celebrations today

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates 16th National Voters' Day, themed 'My India, My Vote', distributing EPICs and awards for best electoral practices.

"Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, Jan 25

President of India Droupadi Murmu will on Sunday kick off celebrations on the 16th National Voters' Day by handing over Electors Photo Identity Cards to the newly-enrolled young electors.

This year, the theme of the event is 'My India, My Vote' with the tagline, "Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy".

President Murmu will preside over the function as the Chief Guest and Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal will be the Guest of Honour.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would be leading the event, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, said a statement issued by the ECI.

During the event President Murmu will distribute the Best Electoral Practices Awards in different categories including effective use of technology, election management and logistics, innovative voter awareness, implementation and enforcement of Model Code of Conduct, training and capacity building, along with other special awards and awards for the media.

The National Voters' Day will also see the launch of two publications - '2025: A year of Initiatives and Innovations' and 'Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv', a publication on the successful conduct of General Elections in Bihar.

A video reflecting the ECI's global leadership in electoral management and democratic development shall also be screened on the occasion, said the statement.

An exhibition showcasing various aspects of the elections, including preparation of Electoral Rolls and the Conduct of Elections, will also be organised. It will also highlight the recent initiatives taken by ECI for the benefit of the voters and the successful conduct of the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections in 2025.

The NVD celebrations are also conducted simultaneously throughout the country at the State and District levels through the offices of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers (DEOs) respectively.

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) also organise events at their respective polling station locations and shall felicitate the newly registered voters and hand over the EPIC to the new electors, said the statement.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartening to see the President herself handing over EPIC cards to new voters. This kind of recognition makes the youth feel valued and responsible. Hope more young people understand the power of their vote.
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Rohit P
While the celebrations are good, I hope the focus remains on ground realities. In my area, the BLO hasn't updated the roll properly. These events should translate to better services for every voter, not just in Delhi.
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Sarah B
The use of technology awards are a step in the right direction. As an NRI, I've seen how seamless voting can be made. Hope India adopts more tech to make voting accessible for everyone, including those abroad.
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Vikram M
'Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv' – love the sentiment! Conducting elections in a state like Bihar is a massive task. The ECI deserves credit. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The exhibition part is interesting. People should know how much work goes into preparing for elections – from rolls to logistics. More awareness can reduce misinformation. Good move, ECI.

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