13th National Voters’ Day: The 13th National Voters’ Day will be observed by the Indian Election Commission on January 25, 2023. To commemorate the founding day of the Election Commission of India, this day is observed on January 25. Voters’ day is dedicated to raising young people’s awareness of the importance of voting in their country. Every year, a different theme is used to celebrate it. It not only encourages the youth to participate in the electoral process but also focuses that the Right to vote as the basic right.
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Theme of National Voters Day 2023
The theme for this year’s NVD, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’ is dedicated to voters which conveys individual’s feeling and aspiration towards participation in the electoral process through power of their vote. The logo is designed to showcase festivity and inclusivity of the electoral process. Ashoka Chakra in the background represents the largest democracy of the world, whereas the inked finger represents participation of each and every voter of the country. The tick in the logo represents the voter making an informed choice.
Significance of National Voters Day 2023
Voting is the largest forum for direct people participation. A higher voter turnout means that more people hold elected officials accountable and that more people have a say in who comes to power. It is important for marginalised communities, especially those who do not have many avenues to lobby for their interests, too.
People’s voting choices determine who comes to power at the local, regional, or national level. This means that in the coming years, the nation’s direction will be decided by the people, ideologies, and policies that receive the most votes. Voting, thus, is prominent in determining the course of people’s lives.
History of National Voters Day
Every year on January 25 since 2011, National Voters’ Day has been observed all over the nation to commemorate the founding date of the Election Commission of India, which was January 25, 1950. The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to create electoral awareness amongst citizens and encourage them to participate in the electoral process. The National Voters’ Day, which honours the nation’s voters, is also used to encourage voter registration, particularly among newly eligible young people. New voters are felicitated and handed over their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in the NVD functions held across the country.
About Election Commission of India (ECI)
On January 25, 1950, the Chief Election Commissioner was appointed, which resulted in the creation of the Indian Election Commission. The Indian Constitution’s Article 324 governs its operation. It consists of three members — a chief election commissioner and two other commissioners. They are appointed by the President of India for six-year terms. Election Commission is a constitutional authority.
