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  • 25 January, 2023

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National voter day 2023

National voter day 2023

The Election Commission of India celebrated the 13th National Voters' Day (NVD) on January 25, 2023.

About National Voters Day:

  • Since 2011, it has been observed on January 25 each year to commemorate the founding date of the Election Commission of India, which was 25 January 1950.
  • The primary goal of the NVD celebration is to increase voter participation by raising voter awareness among the populace.
  • In the NVD events hosted across the nation, new voters are honoured and given their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
  • One of the biggest celebrations in the nation, it is observed at the federal, state, district, constituency, and voting booth levels.
  • This year's NVD is dedicated to voters with the topic "Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure." It expresses a person's desire to participate in the election process by exercising their right to vote.

Deciphering the Logo:

  • The purpose of the logo is to convey the joy and inclusivity of the political process. The tick symbol in the logo represents the voter making an informed choice.
  • The inked finger signifies the participation of each and every voter in the nation.
  • The Ashoka Chakra in the background symbolizes the largest democracy in the world.

Source: Firstpost


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