MY Bharat launches Nationwide Youth Mobilisation for National Voters’ Day 2026

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organising the National Voters' Day Padyatra / Sundays on Cycle - 2026 on 25th January 2026 across India. This initiative aims to maximise youth participation in the democratic process, particularly among first-time voters, by integrating voter awareness with physical fitness and community engagement. A State-level Padyatra program will be conducted at the University of Mumbai on 25 January 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Purpose:** * To maximize youth participation in the democratic process. * To transform National Voters' Day into a vibrant mass movement led by youth. * To encourage voter registration and correction of electoral details. * To strengthen democratic values at the grassroots level. * **Event Details:** * The nationwide event is scheduled for 25th January 2026 across all State and Union Territory capitals and District Headquarters. * The State-level Padyatra programme will be held at the University of Mumbai, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai, on 25 January 2026. * The program includes padyatras or cycling events, felicitation of first-time voters, voter awareness interactions, pledge-taking ceremonies, and public outreach initiatives. * The State-level Padyatra program will be flagged off by dignitaries including Smt. Archana Kadam, Dr. Subhash Dalvi, Adv. Ashwini Borude, and Shri Anup Ingole. * **Target Audience & Expected Outcomes:** * Target audience: Young citizens and first-time voters. * Expected participation: Approximately 1,000 MY Bharat volunteers and first-time voters. * Expected outcome: Increased awareness, responsibility, and a sense of ownership in the electoral process among youth, strengthening India’s democratic fabric. **Impact Analysis** **Youth Citizens** * **Impact:** Increased awareness of the importance of voting, the electoral process, and democratic values. Encouragement to become active and responsible citizens. Opportunity to participate in a national movement. * **Action Required:** Participate actively in the National Voters' Day Padyatra / Sundays on Cycle - 2026 events. **Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports** * **Impact:** Fulfilment of its mission to promote youth participation in nation-building and democratic processes. Enhanced visibility and outreach through the initiative. * **Action Required:** Plan, coordinate, and execute the National Voters' Day Padyatra / Sundays on Cycle - 2026 across all State and Union Territory capitals and District Headquarters. **First-time Voters** * **Impact:** Enhanced understanding of their role in the democratic process. Encouragement to register and vote. * **Action Required:** Participate actively in the events, register to vote, and exercise their right to vote in future elections. **Election Officials** * **Impact:** Support in voter registration and awareness efforts. Contribution to strengthening democratic values at the grassroots level. * **Action Required:** Support voter registration. Participate in awareness events.

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