National Voters Day: “Voting is good for everyone,” Karan Johar wrote on Koo (File)
New Delhi:
“India is the largest democracy in the world and voting is everyone’s right,” Karan Johar’s post read on Koo as the filmmaker urged everyone to “remember to exercise their right to vote” ahead of National Voters’ Day tomorrow .
“India is the largest democracy in the world and voting is everyone’s right. Tomorrow, January 25, is National Voters Day and on that occasion I would like to remind everyone in advance not to forget to exercise their right to vote,” he said. wrote.
National Voters Day was first celebrated in 2011 across the country on the occasion of the founding day of the Election Commission of India in 1950. The main purpose of the day is to encourage all Indians who are eligible to vote , to facilitate and ensure that they are registered. Special attention is paid to the new voters. The new voters are congratulated and given their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
This year’s theme – “Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy” – focuses on ECI’s commitment to facilitating voter active participation during elections and making the entire process seamless and a memorable experience for all categories of voters.
A national social media voter awareness contest – “My vote is my future – power of one vote” will be launched to reiterate the importance of every vote through creative expression for the ongoing 2022 Assembly elections, an official press release said. “With a large number of categories such as Song, Slogan, Quiz, Video Making and Poster Design, the competition is open to everyone. The winners will receive exciting cash prizes and awards,” it added.
Dedicated to the country’s voters, the day aims to spread awareness among voters and promote informed participation in the electoral process.
