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National Voters’ Day 2025: New voters will receive their Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to celebrate the occasion.
National Voters’ Day 2025: Voting for all 70 Delhi Assembly seats will be held on February 5. The votes will be counted on February 8, 2025. (Image: Shutterstock)
National Voters’ Day 2025: Every year on January 25, India celebrates National Voters’ Day which marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in 1950. This special day, observed since 2011, aims to encourage voter participation and raise awareness about the importance of voting. It highlights the role of citizens in shaping the future of the nation through their votes.
National Voters’ Day 2025: Theme
The theme for National Voters’ Day 2025 is ‘Nothing like voting, I vote for sure’. This theme continues from last year. It highlights the importance of voting as a crucial tool for shaping the country’s leadership.
National Voters’ Day 2025: History
National Voters’ Day was introduced in 2011 to encourage young people to register as voters. The initiative came after it was noticed that many eligible youth were not signing up to vote. The then government, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, decided to create a special day to focus on enrolling these young voters and giving them their voter identity cards (EPIC).
January 25 was chosen for the occasion because it marks the day the Election Commission of India was established in 1950.
National Voters’ Day 2025: Significance
National Voters’ Day is an important occasion that highlights the significance of voting as both a right and a responsibility in a democracy. The day aims to spread awareness about the importance of voting and encourages citizens to actively participate in the electoral process. A key focus is on helping first-time voters by registering them and providing voter ID cards on this day.
National Voters’ Day also plays a vital role in promoting electoral literacy by organising campaigns that educate people about the voting process and the impact of their vote.
The day also celebrates the Election Commission of India and recognises its efforts in ensuring free, fair and transparent elections.
National Voters’ Day 2025: Celebrations
National Voters’ Day 2025 will be celebrated with the following activities:
- New voters will receive their Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC).
- Awareness campaigns will be held to educate people about voting and encourage registration.
- Public rallies, debates and cultural programmes will take place to promote the importance of voting.
- The Election Commission will recognise individuals and organisations that have contributed to voter awareness.
National Voters’ Day 2025: Inspiring Quotes
- “Every vote counts. Don’t be a spectator in your own democracy. Exercise your right to vote.” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” – Abraham Lincoln
- “We vote not because we’re liberal or conservative, but because we’re American citizens, and that is our responsibility.” – George W. Bush
- “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democracy.” – John Lewis
- “The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.” – Winston Churchill
- “A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. It’s how we, the people, participate in the process of forming a more perfect union.” – Barack Obama
- “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
