(25 January) National Voters’ Day History, Importance, Celebrations, Significance, Theme, Essay, Pledge, Quotes, Slogans, Drawing and Speech Competition
(25 January) National Voters’ Day
In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as “National Voters’ Day” (Hindi: राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस). It has been started from January 26, 2011 to mark Commission’s foundation day. Let us read more about National voters Day, its 2023 History, Importance, Significance, Theme, Essay, Pledge, Quotes, Slogans, Drawing and Speech Competition.
| National Voters’ Day 2023 | |
| Official Name | राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस |
| Significance | new voters are enrolled in the electoral rolls |
| National Voters Day Celebrated on | 25 January |
| Observed by | India |
| Organizing Body | Election Commission of India |
| Official Website | https://ecisveep.nic.in/, https://.gov.in/ |
National Voters Day History
The Election Commission of India was founded on 25 January in the year 1950. In the year 2011, a Union Cabinet meeting was held which was chaired by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In this meeting, a Law Ministry proposal was approved regarding National Voters Day – hence, the first time this day was observed was in the year 2011.
National Voters Day Importance
National Voters Day is celebrated every year with a particular theme. It not only encourages the youth to participate in the electoral process but also focuses that the Right to vote is the basic right. This is the 10th National Voters Day.
National Voters Day Significance
Arguably, several people over the legal age of voting in the country are not even aware of their voting rights, impeded by lack of education. This day is celebrated, therefore, with the motive of spreading awareness among people, about voting to select a representative from a political party – who can then fulfill their needs and help in the development of a particular area.
National Voters Day Celebrations
Every year, National Voter’s Day is celebrated at New Delhi in the presence of the Honourable President of India as the chief guest. Celebration starts with the welcome speech, several cultural events like folk dance, plays, music, drawing competition on different themes, etc. are organised.
National Voters Day Theme
To promote the electoral process among newly eligible young voters, the theme for National Voters Day this year is ‘Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy’.
National Voters Day Theme 2023 “Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy”
Theme 2019: “No Voter to be left behind”
Theme 2018: “Assessable Elections”
Theme 2017: “Empowering Young and Future Voters”
Theme 2016: “Inclusive and qualitative participation”
Theme 2015: “Easy Registration, Easy Correction”
National Voters Day Pledge
National Voters Day Pledge in Telugu | జాతీయ ఓటర్ల దినోత్సవ ప్రతిజ్ఞ
భారతదేశ పౌరులమైన మేము, ప్రజాస్వామ్యంపై విశ్వాసంతో, మన దేశ ప్రజాస్వామ్య సాంప్రదాయాలను, స్వేచ్ఛాయుత, నిష్పక్షపాత, ప్రశాంత ఎన్నికల ప్రాభవాన్ని నిలబెడతామని, మతం, జాతి, కులం, వర్గం, భాష లేదా ఎటువంటి ఒత్తిడులకు ప్రభావితం కాకుండా ప్రతి ఎన్నికల్లో నిర్భయంగా ఓటు వేస్తామని ఇందుమూలంగా ప్రతిజ్ఞ చేస్తున్నాము’ అని ఉద్యోగులు ప్రతిజ్ఞ చేశారు.
National Voters Day Pledge in Marathi
National Voters Day Slogans
- सबकी सुनें, सभी को जानें। निर्णय अपने मन का मानें।।
- छोड़ो अपने सारे काम। पहले चलो करें मतदान।।
- लोकतंत्र की सुनो पुकार। मत खोना अपना मत अधिकार।।
- लोकतंत्र का यह आधार। वोट न कोई हो बेकार।।
- जाएं, वोट डालने जाएं। अपना वोट काम में लाएं।।
- वोट डालने जाना है। अपना फर्ज़ निभाना है।।
- समय वोट के लिए निकालें। जिम्मेदारी कभी ना टाले।।
- वोट हमारा है अनमोल। कभी न लेंगे इसका मोल।।
- बड़े हो या जवान। सभी करें मतदान।।
- निर्भय होकर मतदान करेंगे। देश का हम सम्मान करेंगे।।
- नहीं करेंगे यदि मतदान। होगा बहुत बड़ा नुक़सान।।
- मत देना अपना अधिकार। बदले में ना लो उपहार।।
- घर-घर साक्षरता ले जाएंगे। मतदाता जागरूक बनाएंगे।।
- वोट करें वफ़ादारी से। चयन करें समझदारी से।।
- डालें वोट, बूथ पर जाए। लोकतंत्र का पर्व मनाए।।
- बनो देश के भाग्य विधाता। अब जागो प्यारे मतदाता।।
- वोट की कीमत कभी न लेंगे। लेकिन वोट ज़रूर देंगे।।
- न नशे से, न नोट से। किस्मत बदलेगी वोट से।।
- वोट हमारा है अधिकार। करें नहीं इसको बेकार।।
- ये है सबकी ज़िम्मेदारी। डालें वोट सभी नर-नारी।।
- न जाति पे, न धर्म पे। बटन दबेंगा, कर्म पे।।
- जागरूक समाज की क्या पहचना। शत-प्रतिशत होगा मतदान।।
- हम मतदाता जिम्मेदार। डालें वोट सभी नर-नार।।
- जब भी वोट डालने जांए। पहचान पत्र साथ ले जांए।।
- लोकतंत्र का त्यौहार है। आज मतदान का वार है।।
- लोकतंत्र का भाग्य-विधाता। होगा जागरूक मतदाता।।
- बहकावे में कभी न आना। सोच-समझ कर बटन दबाना।।
- छोड़ के अपने सारे काम। पहले चलो करे मतदान।।
- वोटर लिस्ट में नाम लिखाए। वोटर कार्ड सभी बनवाए।।
- जो बाटे दारू, साड़ी, नोट। उनको कभी ना देंगे वोट।।
- आपका मतदान लोकतंत्र के जान ॰ वोट है ताक़त
- आप की समझदारी रंग लाएगी। देश को खुशहाल बनाएगी।।
- Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation.
- The one sure way of participating in the process of nation-building is to vote on the election day.
- The disability is not the problem. The accessibility is the problem – Mohamed Jemni
- आपके हाथों में है ताकत। सही उम्मीदवार को दें मत।।
- In each and every election, it’s your rights, it’s your freedoms, it’s your interests that are on the ballot.
- एक वोट से होगी जीत-हार। वोट न हो कोई बेकार।।
National Voters Day Quotes
- Voting is how we participate in a civic society- be it for president, be it for municipal election. It is the way we teach our children- in school selections- how to be citizens, and the importance of their voice- Loretta Lynch.
- The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time voting- Charles Bukowski.
- Voting is the most precious right of every citizen, and we have a moral obligation to ensure the integrity of our voting process.
- Thinking isn’t agreeing or disagreeing. That’s voting. – Robert Frost.
- Voting is a civic sacrament. –Theodore Hesburgh.
- Voting is the expression of our commitment to our selves, one another, this country and this world.
- Evert citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that their vote has a much weight as that of The President, the CEO or any member of any political party.
- Not voting is not a protest; it is a surrender.-Keith Ellison.
- I believe that voting is the first act of building a community as well as building a country. -John Ensign.
- Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself too. Don’t just vote. Know what you’re voting for, and stand by that.
National Voters Day Drawing
Frequently Asked Questions-
Which is the National Voters Day?
राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस – 25 JANUARY.
Which is the date of National Voters Day?
National Voters Day is celebrated every year on 25th of January.
Why do we celebrate national voters day?
National Voters day marks the foundation of Election commission of India which was laid on 25th of January, 1950.
Why do we celebrate 25 January?
The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize the enrollment, especially for the new voters.
Which is the theme of National Voters Day 2023?
National Voters Day Theme 2023 “Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy”
7 things a Voter must know
