GS 2: Polity

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The country will celebrate the 9th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2019 at more than six lakh locations covering around ten lakh Polling Stations across the country.

National Voters Day:

• The National Voters’ Day (NVD) is celebrated all over the country on January 25 every year since 2011 to mark the Foundation day of Election Commission of India, which was established on 25th January 1950.
• The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize the enrollment, especially for the new voters.
• Theme: ‘No Voter to be Left Behind’ has been selected as the theme for the NVD.
• New Voters shall be felicitated and handed over their EPIC (Elector Photo Identity Card) in the NVD function. And also My Vote Matters, a Quarterly Magazine will be launched on the occasion.
• Dedicated to the voters of the country, the Day is utilized to spread awareness among voters for promoting informed participation in the electoral process.