New Delhi: National Voters’ Day is observed on January 25 every year, and this year marks its 15th anniversary. The Election Commission of India will also celebrate its 75 years of service. On this day, President Droupadi Murmu will grace the national function in New Delhi.
Since 2011, National Voters’ Day has been observed on January 25 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was established on January 25, 1950, a day before India became a Republic.
On the occasion of National Voters’ Day, let us look at some facts and figures about the day and voters in India.
Interesting Facts and Theme about the National Voters Day and Voters in India
Theme
National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year with a theme. This year’s theme is “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.” It continues last year’s theme by highlighting the importance of participating in elections and encouraging voters to feel proud of exercising their right to vote.
Celebrating 15 Years of National Voters’ Day
- This year, the National Voters’ Day event celebrates voters as India’s total number of voters is nearing 100 crore. The current electoral database has 99.1 crore voters. The electoral rolls now include 21.7 crore younger voters aged 18-29, and the electoral gender ratio improved from 948 in 2024 to 954 in 2025.
- The event aims to highlight the importance of voters and encourage people to participate in democracy. It focuses on enrolling new voters, especially young individuals who have become recently eligible. New voters receive their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) during the celebrations.
- National Voters’ Day encourages people to exercise their right to vote and participate in elections, including registering to vote.
- The day raises awareness about voting’s role in the country’s development. It educates voters on the electoral process, which includes registration, polling, and counting.
- The event promotes participation among women, minorities, and other marginalised groups and recognises people who excel in election management.
- The use of technology in elections is encouraged to improve transparency, accuracy, and efficiency. The day promotes ethical and informed voting and discourages vote buying and intimidation.
- National Voters’ Day strengthens democracy by ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. It is an opportunity for voter education, awareness campaigns, and voter registration drives.
- It highlights the importance of free and fair elections in a democratic society.
National Voters’ Day marks its 15th anniversary in 2025, coinciding with the Election Commission of India’s 75th anniversary. This year’s theme, “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure”, emphasises voter participation. The day promotes voter education, registration, and ethical voting practices, strengthening India’s democratic process. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
