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Democracy • Elections • Electoral Awareness • Youth Participation • India Votes 2025

India Celebrates National Voters’ Day 2025 Amid Landmark Electoral Milestone

The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD), observed on 25th January 2025, comes on the heels of a landmark general election year. With India’s electorate nearing 100 crore, the event also commemorates 75 years of the Election Commission of India (ECI)—a tribute to the guardians of the world’s largest democracy.

📜 A Brief History of National Voters’ Day

First celebrated in 2011, NVD marks the foundation day of the Election Commission, established on 25th January 1950.
The goal:

• Encourage voter enrolment, especially among youth
• Foster democratic participation
• Celebrate every vote as a powerful tool of change

🎉 NVD 2025 Celebrations in New Delhi

This year’s grand celebration will take place in New Delhi:

• Chief Guest: President of India, Droupadi Murmu
• Guest of Honour: Union MoS for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
• Key highlight: A panel discussion among global electoral leaders on the future of election management.

🗳️ Theme for 2025:

“Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure”

A bold and confident message, especially resonant for first-time voters and young Indians taking the lead in shaping the nation’s destiny.

📊 Voter Statistics – Reaching a Billion Voices

• Total Electors: 99.1 crore
• Young Voters (18–29 years): 21.7 crore
• Electoral Gender Ratio: Improved from 948 (2024) to 954 (2025) – a promising sign for gender-balanced democracy.

🏅 Honouring Excellence in Electoral Practice

• The President will present the Best Electoral Practices Awards to outstanding officials and institutions.
• Focus: Inclusive, transparent, and tech-driven election practices that boost accessibility and voter turnout.

📚 Launch of Publications and Visual Narratives

Two major media releases highlight India’s democratic journey:

• Coffee Table Book: India Votes 2024 – A Saga of Democracy
• Docu-drama Preview: India Decides, produced by Warner Bros Discovery – a compelling three-part series chronicling the evolution of Indian elections.

👥 Welcoming New Voters

Ceremonies across the nation will:

• Welcome young citizens into the democratic fold
• Distribute Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs)
• Celebrate youth as the torchbearers of change

🇮🇳 A Day to Reaffirm Faith in Democracy

National Voters’ Day 2025 isn’t just a celebration—it’s a renewal of collective responsibility. With India on the cusp of a 100 crore-strong electorate, each vote is more powerful than ever. From digital outreach to gender inclusivity, NVD is a beacon of hope, unity, and democratic strength.