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.