{"id":36198,"date":"2025-01-25T19:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T14:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=36198"},"modified":"2025-01-25T19:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T14:16:55","slug":"15th-national-voters-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/25-01-2025\/15th-national-voters-day","title":{"rendered":"15th National Voters\u2019 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus: GS2\/ Polity & Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • India is observing the 15th National Voters\u2019 Day<\/strong> on January 2<\/strong>5, 2025<\/strong>, marking 75 years of the Election Commission of India\u2019s (ECI) dedicated service to the nation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    About National Voters\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Historical Background:<\/strong> Established in 2011<\/strong> to mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India (January 25, 1950).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 15th National Voters\u2019 Day (2025):<\/strong> Theme<\/strong>: \u201cNothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure\u201d<\/em>, emphasizing the critical role of voting in democracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Key Activities<\/strong>:\n
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      • Presentation of the \u2018Best Electoral Practices Awards\u2019<\/strong> to outstanding state and district officials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Special initiatives to commemorate 75 years of the ECI, including:\n
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        • A commemorative postal stamp<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • A nationwide essay competition<\/strong> on \u201cDemocracy and India\u2019s Future\u201d<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Importance of National Voters\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Promotes Voter Awareness<\/strong>: Educates citizens about their right to vote<\/strong> and the importance of participation in elections.\n
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            • Reinforces the idea that every vote matters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Encourages Voter Registration<\/strong>: Focus on enrolling first-time voters<\/strong>, especially young individuals.\n
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              • Provides Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to new voters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • All citizens aged 18 or above<\/strong> on January 1 of the concerned year, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or gender, are eligible to vote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Raises Electoral Literacy<\/strong>: Organizes campaigns to explain the voting process<\/strong> and the impact of every vote.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Honors Contributions<\/strong>: Recognizes individuals and organizations for spreading voter awareness and ensuring smooth electoral processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Strengthens Democracy<\/strong>: Encourages active participation<\/strong> to strengthen India\u2019s democratic fabric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Digital Innovations<\/strong>: Enhanced use of mobile apps<\/strong> like the Voter Helpline App and initiatives like Remote Voting Pilots<\/strong> for migrant workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Achievements in Electoral Governance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • Expanding the Electorate<\/strong>: Growth from 17.3 crores<\/strong> in the first general election (1951-52) to 99.1 crore <\/strong>in 2025, nearing the 100 crore mark<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gender Balance<\/strong>: 21.7 crore electors in the 18-29 age group and a six-point increase in electoral gender ratio from 948 in 2024 to 954 in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Inclusive Electoral Practices<\/strong>: Introduction of Braille-enabled EVMs<\/strong>, wheelchair-accessible polling booths, and assistance for elderly voters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Technology Integration<\/strong>: Digitization of voter rolls and the launch of the National Voter Services Portal (NVSP)<\/strong> for seamless voter registration.\n
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                  • Use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)<\/strong> and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs)<\/strong> for transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Electoral Integrity<\/strong>: Adoption of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)<\/strong> to ensure free and fair elections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Election Commission of India: An Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Constitutional Authority:\u00a0<\/strong>\n
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                      • Articles 324\u2013329<\/strong> empower the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct elections for:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies<\/strong>, and the offices of the President and Vice President<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Composition: <\/strong>Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Appointment Process<\/strong> (as per the 2023 Act):\n
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                        • A Search Committee<\/strong>, chaired by the Union Law Minister, prepares a panel of names.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • The Selection Committee<\/strong> (Prime Minister, a Cabinet Minister, and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha) finalizes the appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Appointed by the President of India<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Tenure<\/strong>: Six years or up to 65 years of age (whichever is earlier).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Removal<\/strong>: The CEC can only be removed like a judge of the Supreme Court.\n
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                          • ECs can only be removed on the recommendation of the CEC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                            • The 15th National Voters\u2019 Day serves as a reminder of the ECI\u2019s legacy in empowering citizens to shape the nation\u2019s future through free and fair elections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • By promoting voter awareness, inclusivity, and participation, National Voters\u2019 Day continues to inspire citizens to uphold the values of democracy and actively contribute to the electoral process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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