12th National Voters’ Day: ECI launches National Voter Awareness Contest

The country celebrated the 12th National Voters’ Day on January 25, 2021. A national function was held in New Delhi in which Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu’s message as the Chief Guest on the occasion was read out virtually.

Vice President Naidu praised the efforts of the Election Commission for improving the voters' turnout in the elections.

He also complimented the awardees being recognized today for their commendable performance in the last elections.

Those who participated in the event were Former Chief Election Commissioners Navin Chawla and Sunil Arora, senior representatives from recognised political parties namely AITC, BSP, BJP, CPI, INC, National People’s Party; National Icons and recipients of ECI’s best electoral practices awards.

Election Commission released a statement about the event and said, “Chief Election Commissioner, Sushil Chandra reiterated Commission’s determination to make elections more inclusive, accessible and participative. He said the theme of this year’s NVD has been specifically chosen accordingly. Chandra said ECI has made tremendous efforts in two directions, one to increase and facilitate registration of voters and second to make polling stations more conducive, comfortable and accessible. He pointed out that ECI has made consistent efforts and has gone that extra mile to empower and facilitate the participation of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.”

“The Commission has brought the polling booth to the doorstep of those who found it difficult to go to the polling booth to cast their vote by offering them the option of postal ballot, he said. CEC expressed his appreciation for all field functionaries, booth level officials, security personnel and members of CAPF who performed their duties during the challenging times of the pandemic and did not let the elections suffer in any manner,” the statement added.

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