**Executive Summary**
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will celebrate the 16th National Voters' Day (NVD-2026) tomorrow in New Delhi with the theme “My India, My Vote”. The event will be presided over by the Hon'ble President of India, and will feature awards, publications, and exhibitions. Celebrations will also occur at the State and District levels.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Details:**
* The 16th National Voters' Day (NVD-2026) will be celebrated tomorrow in New Delhi.
* The theme for the event is “My India, My Vote” with the tagline, “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy”.
* The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will be the Chief Guest.
* Union Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal will be the Guest of Honour.
* Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar will lead the event.
* **Event Activities:**
* The Hon'ble President will address the event and hand over Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to newly enrolled young electors.
* The President will present Best Electoral Practices Awards in categories such as technology, election management, voter awareness, and implementation of the Model Code of Conduct.
* Two publications will be launched: “2025: A year of Initiatives and Innovations” and “Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv”.
* A video reflecting ECI's global leadership will be screened.
* There will be an exhibition showcasing aspects of elections and ECI initiatives for voters and the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections in 2025.
* **National Celebrations:**
* NVD celebrations are conducted simultaneously at State and District levels by Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers (DEOs).
* Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will organise events at polling stations to felicitate new voters and hand over EPIC cards.
**Impact Analysis**
**New Electors**
* **Impact:** They will receive their Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) at the NVD events.
* **Action Required:** Attend the NVD celebrations to receive their EPIC and be felicitated.
**Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers (DEOs)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for organising NVD celebrations at the State and District levels.
* **Action Required:** Organize and conduct NVD celebrations simultaneously throughout the country at the State and District levels.
**Booth Level Officers (BLOs)**
* **Impact:** Organise events at polling stations for NVD.
* **Action Required:** Organise events at their respective polling station locations and felicitate newly registered voters and hand over the EPIC to the new electors.
**Election Commission of India (ECI)**
* **Impact:** Will showcase initiatives and contributions to election processes and democratic development.
* **Action Required:** Oversee the NVD celebrations and present awards; launch publications and screen videos.
**General Public/Voters**
* **Impact:** Increased awareness about the election process and ECI's initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Participate in NVD events and engage with the information provided.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India (ECI): The primary organization celebrating National Voters' Day and responsible for conducting elections.
National Voters' Day (NVD-2026): The annual event celebrated by the ECI to promote voter awareness.
Bihar: The state where successful General Elections were conducted, as documented in the publication 'Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv'.
Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC): Identity cards distributed to newly enrolled young electors.
Election Commission
ECI to celebrate 16th National Voters’ Day
tomorrow
प्रव तथ: 24 JAN 2026 3:00PM by PIB Delhi
1. Election Commission of India (ECI) is poised to celebrate the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD-
2026) tomorrow in New Delhi. This year, the theme of the event is “My India, My Vote” with the
tagline, “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy”.
2. The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will preside over the function in New Delhi
as the Chief Guest. Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge), Shri Arjun
Ram Meghwal will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Chief Election Commissioner Shri
Gyanesh Kumar would be leading the event, along with Election Commissioners, Dr. Sukhbir Singh
Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.
3. As a convention, the Hon’ble President of India addresses the event and hands over Electors Photo
Identity Cards (EPIC) to the newly enrolled young electors. The Hon’ble President also presents the
Best Electoral Practices Awards in different categories including effective use of technology,
election management and logistics, innovative voter awareness, implementation and enforcement of
Model Code of Conduct, training and capacity building, along with other special awards and awards
for the media.
4. NVD-2026 will also see the launch of two publications – 2025: A year of Initiatives and Innovations
and ‘Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv’, a publication on the successful conduct of General Elections
in Bihar. A video reflecting ECI’s global leadership in electoral management and democratic
development shall also be screened on the occasion.
5. There will also be a dedicated exhibition showcasing various aspects of the elections, including
preparation of Electoral Rolls and the Conduct of Elections. The exhibition will also highlight the
recent initiatives taken by ECI for the benefit of the voters and the successful conduct of the Bihar
Legislative Assembly Elections in 2025.
6. NVD celebrations are also conducted simultaneously throughout the country at the State and
District levels through the offices of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers
(DEOs) respectively. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) also organise events at their respective polling
station locations and shall felicitate the newly registered voters and hand over the EPIC to the new
electors.**********
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