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President Murmu to Launch National Voters' Day 2024 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 feature the distribution of Electors Photo Identity Cards to newly-enrolled young voters. President Murmu will also present Best Electoral Practices Awards and launch two new publications from the Election Commission. Simultaneous celebrations will be held across the country at state, district, and booth levels.

Key Points: President Murmu to Kick Off 16th National Voters' Day

  • President to hand EPIC cards to new voters
  • Theme is 'My India, My Vote'
  • Best Electoral Practices Awards to be given
  • Two new ECI publications to launch
  • Events held nationwide at all levels
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Prez Murmu to kick off 16th National Voters' Day celebrations tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate National Voters' Day, distribute EPIC cards and awards, and launch new ECI publications.

Prez Murmu to kick off 16th National Voters' Day celebrations tomorrow
"Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, Jan 24

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, an official said on Saturday.

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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Rohit P
Great to see the focus on young voters. I got my EPIC last year and the process was surprisingly smooth. The BLO in our area was very helpful. More awareness is needed in colleges though.
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Arjun K
Respectfully, while the ceremony is good, the real test is on the ground. In my village, many names were missing from the rolls last election. Hope the "innovations" focus on fixing these basic issues first. The awards for best practices are a step in the right direction.
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Sarah B
The global leadership video sounds interesting. India's election machinery is truly massive and complex. Managing elections in a country of this size is no small feat. Kudos to the ECI.
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Vikram M
'Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv' – love that! Elections here are like a festival. It's good to celebrate the democratic process. Making first-time voters feel special is key. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Hope the exhibitions and events at the district level reach the remotest areas. We need every citizen, especially in rural parts, to understand their power. The tagline "Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy" should be more than just words.

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