**Executive Summary**
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the 16th National Voters' Day Celebrations on January 25, 2026, in New Delhi. The President emphasized the importance of voting as a reflection of citizens' faith in the democratic process and highlighted the Election Commission's efforts to ensure no voter is left behind. The theme for this year, chosen by the Election Commission, is "My India, My Vote: Indian Citizen at the heart of Indian Democracy."
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Voters' Day:**
* Celebrated annually on January 25th to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India since 2011.
* Aims to raise electoral awareness and inspire active participation in the democratic process.
* **President's Remarks:**
* Voting is not merely a political expression but a reflection of citizens' faith in democracy.
* Public participation gives practical shape to the spirit of democracy at the grassroots level.
* The strength of democracy lies not only in the size of voters but also in the depth of the democratic spirit.
* All adult citizens have the right to vote without discrimination.
* Voters should exercise their franchise, keeping in mind their constitutional duties.
* Young voters are the architects of India's future.
* **Election Commission Initiatives:**
* Numerous efforts are being made to ensure "no voter is left behind."
* Programs are being conducted to increase voter awareness.
* This year’s theme is "My India, My Vote: Indian Citizen at the heart of Indian Democracy".
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Adult Citizens**
* **Impact:** Reinforced importance of exercising their right to vote responsibly.
* **Action Required:** Exercise their right to vote freely and conscientiously, keeping in mind their constitutional duties.
**Stakeholder: Young Voters**
* **Impact:** Acknowledged as the architects of India's future with the right to participate actively through their voter identity cards.
* **Action Required:** Exercise their right to vote responsibly and contribute to nation-building.
**Stakeholder: Election Commission**
* **Impact:** Acknowledged for its efforts to promote voter awareness and ensure inclusivity in the electoral process.
* **Action Required:** Continue efforts to ensure no voter is left behind and to increase voter awareness through various programs.
Key Entities Referenced
National Voters' Day: Annual event observed on January 25 to raise electoral awareness and inspire citizen participation in the democratic process.
President of India: Head of State addressing the 16th National Voters' Day Celebrations.
Election Commission of India: The Election Commission's efforts to ensure no voter is left behind and raise electoral awareness are discussed.
New Delhi: Location of the 16th National Voters' Day Celebrations.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE 16TH
NATIONAL VOTERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS
VOTING IS NOT MERELY A POLITICAL EXPRESSION; IT IS A
REFLECTION OF CITIZENS' FAITH IN THE DEMOCRATIC
PROCESS OF ELECTIONS: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
प्रव तथ: 25 JAN 2026 2:32PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the 16th National Voters’ Day
Celebrations in New Delhi today (January 25, 2026).
Addressing the gathering, the President said that the strength of our democracy lies not only in the sheer
size of voters but also in the depth of the democratic spirit. Even the oldest voters, divyang voters and
those living in remote areas exercise their right to vote. She appreciated the aware voters and all those
involved in the election machinery, under the leadership of the Election Commission, for providing so
many inspiring examples of exercising this franchise.The President said that public participation gives practical shape to the spirit of democracy at the
grassroots level. She noted that the Election Commission has made numerous efforts with the objective of
ensuring that "no voter is left behind." Many programs have been conducted to increase voter awareness.
This year's theme, chosen by the Election Commission, "My India, My Vote: Indian Citizen at the heart of
Indian Democracy," reflects the spirit of our democracy and underscores the importance of the right to
vote in our democratic system.
The President said that voting is not merely a political expression. It is a reflection of citizens' faith in the
democratic process of elections. It is also a means for citizens to express their aspirations. The right to
vote, available to all adult citizens without discrimination, gives concrete expression to our constitutional
ideals of political and social justice and equality. The "One Person, One Vote" system enshrined in ourConstitution was a result of our Constitution makers' firm faith in the wisdom of the common people. The
voters of our country have vindicated their faith, and Indian democracy has earned respect on the world
stage as an extraordinary example.
The President said that while the right to vote is important, it is equally important that all adult citizens
exercise their franchise, keeping in mind their constitutional duties. She expressed confidence that all
voters, free from temptation, ignorance, misinformation, propaganda, and prejudice, will strengthen our
electoral system through the power of their conscience.
The President congratulated all the young voters across the country, who have received their voter identity
cards and said that this card grants them the invaluable right to actively participate in the world's largest
and most vibrant democracy. She stated that today's voters are the architects of India's future. She
expressed confidence that all young voters in the country will exercise their right to vote responsibly and
contribute to nation-building.
Since 2011, National Voters’ Day has been observed annually on January 25 to commemorate the
foundation day of the Election Commission of India. This event aims to underline the centrality of the
voter, raise electoral awareness among citizens and inspire their active participation in the democratic
process.
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