The Election Commission of India celebrated the 4th National voters Day: 25 January

The Election Commission of India celebrated the 4th National Voters Day across the country on 25 January 2014. The theme for the 4th NVD is Ethical Voting.

National Voters Day is started from 25 January 2011. NVD functions were held at more than 6.5 lakh locations across the country covering nearly all 8.5 lakh Polling Stations. Around 46000 Educational Institutions also celebrated National Voters Day.

Around 4867 Youth Voter Festivals have been held across the states to engage youth in the registration process.The National Function to mark the 4th National Voters’ Day was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

25th January is also the foundation day of the Commission, which came into being on this day in 1950. The Commission’s objective through NVD is to increase enrolment of voters, especially of the newly eligible ones, to make universal adult suffrage a complete reality.

The National Voters Day is also utilized to spread awareness among voters regarding effective participation in the electoral process.