National voters day

January 25, 2026 4:09 PM

‘First Vote, First Pride’: PM Modi Backs MY Bharat’s Youth-Led Voter Awareness Drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on National Voters’ Day and urged young citizens to take pride in becoming voters, calling it both a celebration and a solemn responsibility in a democracy. In a letter addressed to youth and volunteers of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), the Prime Minister praised the “Can Do” spirit of India’s young generation and encouraged them to actively participate in nation-building by registering as voters and spreading awareness about th...

January 25, 2026 1:10 PM

PM Modi Urges Voter Participation, Start-up Growth and Quality Manufacturing in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, addressed voters, start-ups, quality manufacturing, environmental efforts, cultural trends, and people-led initiatives across India. Marking the eve of Republic Day and National Voters’ Day, the Prime Minister called voters the “soul of democracy” and urged young citizens turning 18 to register as voters. He suggested celebrating first-time voters with sweets and community gatherings to raise a...

January 25, 2026 11:05 AM

PM Modi urges schools, colleges to fete first-time voters, describes voting as ‘greatest privilege’

On the occasion of National Voters' Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a letter to MY Bharat volunteers and young people across India, urging them to celebrate the moment they become voters. He said that being a voter is the “greatest privilege and responsibility” in a democratic nation and called upon educational institutions across the country to mark the milestone when their students become eligible to vote. The Prime Minister noted that the new generation actively p...

January 25, 2026 10:17 AM

Voting gives every citizen a voice to shape India’s future, says PM Modi on National Voters’ Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to the nation on National Voters' Day and called upon people to honour the spirit of democracy by actively participating in the electoral process, thereby strengthening the resolve for a Viksit Bharat. National Voters' Day is observed annually in India on January 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was established in 1950. The day aims to honour voters, encourage youth participation, strengthe...

January 25, 2025 11:09 AM

National Voters’ Day is about celebrating India’s vibrant democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised the significance of National Voters' Day, describing it as a celebration of India’s vibrant democracy. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi highlighted the importance of every citizen exercising their right to vote and acknowledged the crucial role of participation in shaping the future of the nation. "National Voters' Day is about celebrating our vibrant democracy and empowering every citizen to exercise their right to vote. It highl...