Why is it in the news?
→ President presided over National Voters’ Day celebrations on 25 January.
→ Theme and awards highlighted ECI’s citizen-centric electoral reforms.
Category
Polity
Important Points
- NVD marks foundation of Election Commission of India on 25 January 1950 under Article 324.
- Theme: “My India, My Vote”; tagline “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy”.
- Focus on voter enrolment and awareness, especially new and young voters.
- Best Election District Awards given to Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Mizoram, UP, Jharkhand and Delhi.
- Awards recognised technology use, election management, voter awareness, MCC enforcement and training.
- Publications released: “2025: A Year of Initiatives and Innovations” and “Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv”.