15th National Voters’ Day

Context:

Recently, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, addressed the 15th National Voters’ Day.

Relevance:
Facts for Prelims

National Voters’ Day:

  • It was first observed in 2011.
  • It commemorates the foundation day of the Election Commission of India.
  • It emphasises the importance of voters, spreads electoral awareness, and encourages citizens to actively participate in the democratic process.
  • Event Details:
    • The President presented the Best Electoral Practices Awards to state and district officials for their exceptional performance in election management.

Key highlights:

  • The president appreciated the Election Commission’s efforts to make voting accessible for:
    • Senior citizens (85+ years).
    • Differently-abled voters.
    • Tribal communities in remote regions.
  • Encouraged voters to embrace the voters’ pledge issued by the Election Commission.
  • Emphasised voting with a sense of duty and inclusivity, avoiding bias, discrimination, and temptation.
  • Stressed that enlightened voters are the backbone of democracy.

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