Published: 24 January 2026PIBGovernance
16th National Voters' Day: Theme 'My India, My Vote'; President Murmu Addresses Celebrations
The 16th National Voters' Day was celebrated on January 25, 2026, with the theme 'My India, My Vote' and tagline 'Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy'. President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the celebrations in New Delhi, marking the 76th foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established on January 25, 1950.
ECI highlighted recent reforms including SVEEP for voter education, ECINET for global technology sharing, cVIGIL for quick violation reporting, 100% webcasting at polling stations, and EPIC card delivery fast-tracked to 15 days. Activities across the country included symposia, cycle rallies, human chains, folk art programmes, mini-marathons, and awareness seminars targeting young voters.
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Q: Discuss the significance of National Voters' Day and the Election Commission's recent voter-education and technology initiatives in strengthening participative democracy.
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India marked the 16th National Voters' Day on January 25, 2026, themed 'My India, My Vote', coinciding with the Election Commission's 76th foundation day. President Droupadi Murmu addressed the event. The Commission highlighted SVEEP voter education, ECINET, cVIGIL violation reporting, 100 percent polling-station webcasting, and EPIC delivery fast-tracked to fifteen days.
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What was the theme of the 16th National Voters' Day celebrated on January 25, 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer AThe theme was 'My India, My Vote' with tagline 'Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy'.
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What was the theme of the 16th National Voters' Day in 2026?
The 16th **National Voters' Day** (January 25, 2026) had the theme **'My India, My Vote'** with tagline 'Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy'.
Who addressed the 16th National Voters' Day celebrations?
**President Droupadi Murmu** addressed the 16th National Voters' Day celebrations on January 25, 2026.
When is National Voters' Day observed and why?
**National Voters' Day is observed on January 25** every year — the founding day of the Election Commission of India (1950) — to encourage voter registration and democratic participation.
Why is January 25 chosen for National Voters' Day?
January 25 is the **founding anniversary of the Election Commission of India (ECI)**, which was established on January 25, 1950. National Voters' Day has been celebrated on this date since 2011.
What is the significance of National Voters' Day?
**National Voters' Day** promotes voter awareness, encourages new voter registration (especially among youth), and celebrates democratic participation in India's electoral process.
