10th National Voters’ Day to be celebrated on 25th January 2020

10th National Voters’ Day to be celebrated on 25th January 2020

10th National Voters’ Day to be celebrated on 25th January 2020

The 10th National Voters' Day (NVD) being organized by Election Commission of India on 25th January 2020 in New Delhi. President Ram Nath Kovind will be the Chief Guest at the 10th National Voters' Day.

Theme of National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2020: 

The theme for NVD 2020 is ‘Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy’. The theme sets the tone for year-long activities which focus on voter education and renewal of citizens’ faith in the electoral process.

This year marks an important milestone in the history of Indian democracy as the Election  Commission of India (ECI) completes 70 years of its journey.

About National Voters’ Day (NVD): 

The National Voters’ Day (NVD) has been celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011, all across the country at over ten lakh locations across the nation, that include polling stations areas, sub divisions, divisions, district and state headquarters, to mark the Foundation day of Election Commission of India, which was established on 25th January 1950.

Aims: 

The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize the enrolment, especially for the new voters. Dedicated to the voters of the country, the Day is utilized to spread awareness among voters for promoting informed participation in the electoral process. New Voters are felicitated and handed over their Elector Photo Identity Card in the NVD function.

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