National Voters Day 2020: January 25 is Voters Day, know why and how to celebrate it

January 25
is National Voters Day. The voter has the power to form or change the
government, so never underestimate the strength of a single vote. Let us know
what is Voters’ Day and why and how it is celebrated.

The Day is
celebrated on 25th January every year since 2011. It is celebrated at over ten
lakh locations across the country including polling stations, district and
state headquarters, to mark the Foundation day of Election Commission of India,
which was established on 25th January 1950.

 There is an age limit of 18 years for voting
in India. At 18, the person gets the franchise. He can then vote in all types
of democratic elections.

Each year in
all polling station areas, all eligible voters whose age is 18 years will be
identified on January 1.

 In this order, the names of new voters (18
years of age or older) get entered in the voter list. They are also being provided
with voter ID.

 The work of distributing identity cards to new
voters is done by social workers, teachers and non-political people. On this
occasion, a badge is also given to the voters, which reads, ‘Proud to be a
voter, ready to vote’.

 In view of the declining trend regarding
voting in the world’s largest democracy, the Election Commission had decided to
celebrate National Voter’s Day.

 Enrollment in voter list is a voluntary
process. There is no pressure in it. The Election Commission does the job of encourage
the people of the country to vote.

On the day
of Voter’s Day, there are speech competitions, signature campaigns, voter ID
distribution to new voters, photography of voters. Voter’s Day is also
celebrated to find eligible voters in the country, to identify voters, to find
voter numbers, to promote voting.