PM Modi: National Voters' Day celebrates India's democracy

PM Modi on Saturday tweeted on National Voters’ Day saying it’s a day to celebrate India’s democracy.

On X, PM Modi said every citizen should exercise their right to vote and acknowledged the role of participation in shaping the nation’s future.

“National Voters’ Day is about celebrating our vibrant democracy and empowering every citizen to exercise their right to vote. It highlights the importance of participation in shaping the nation’s future. We laud the Election Commission of India for their exemplary efforts in this regard,” he tweeted, thanking the poll body for their continuous work in strengthening the democratic process.

National Voters’ Day is observed on January 25 every year to commemorate the establishment of Election Commission of India (ECI).

PM Modi said this day is special as it is the birth day of ECI. He also recalled the historical context, “Some people were sceptical, whether the country’s democracy will survive,” He said.

But PM Modi said India has proved all doubts wrong, “India is the mother of democracy.”

PM Modi also mentioned the progress made in last few decades in strengthening and flourishing of Indian democracy.

He praised the Election Commission for their continuous modernization and technological upgradation in the electoral process. “The commission has used the power of technology to strengthen people’s power,” he said, congratulating the ECI for their unflinching commitment to fair elections.

He also appealed to the citizens to participate in the democratic process by voting in large numbers. “I urge the countrymen to vote in large numbers and participate in the country’s democratic processes and also strengthen this process,” he said in a video post, which was part of his “Mann ki Baat” he said in a video message which was part of his “Mann ki Baat” radio show.

Since 2011, National Voters’ Day (NVD) is being observed on January 25 every year to commemorate the foundation day of Election Commission of India (ECI) which was established on this day in 1950.

The main objective of NVD is to encourage, facilitate and maximize voter registration, especially new voters. The day is dedicated to the voters of the country to spread awareness among them to promote informed participation in electoral process.