EMN
Dimapur, January 24
Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland will celebrate the 6th National Voters’ Day on January 25 in all its 12 election districts under the theme ‘Inclusive and Qualitative Participation’ with the objective that no voter is left behind.
Chief Electoral Officer of Nagaland, Sanjay Kumar, IAS, in his 6th National Voters’ Day message said, the state level NVD will be celebrated at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, with the Governor of Nagaland and Assam as the chief guest.
“While so many countries experience downward trend in electoral participation, the Election Commission of India, is determined to promote and strengthen the biggest democracy of the world into a more participative and vibrant democracy with a view to achieving greater participation of citizens in the country especially the youth including the new voters in the electoral process; to spread awareness among all sections of voters regarding effective participation in the electoral process to make our democracy a vibrant democracy; and to take up vigorous exercise to identify all eligible citizens attaining 18 years of age on the 1st day of January every year to enrol them on time by the Election Commission; and to give the youth a sense of responsible citizenship, empowerment, pride and participation and to inspire them to exercise their franchise, the first National Voters’ Day was celebrated on 25th January 2011.”
Kumar said, with special focus on people from marginalized groups and segments, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Third Gender, Service Voters and Non Resident Indians (NRIs), besides women and youth, the 6th NVD will be celebrated to achieve its goals of - All eligible desirous citizens are enrolled; One person registers only at one place and surrenders duplicate registration, if any; No errors in the details of the elector; No ghost electors; Voter Id Cards / EPICs are issued to all electors and Regular updation of electoral rolls is done for accuracy.
On this day, awards will be given to winning officers and states/ union territories that excel in Best Electoral Practices both in National and State/ Union Territory levels. Among them, Nagaland too is marching with success and achievements.
True to its theme of inclusiveness and qualitative participation, the NVD is being held in partnership with recognized national and state level political parties, civil administration, heads of defence service, police, border road organizations, Local bodies, academic institutions, civil society groups, public sector undertakings, government departments, media and all partnering agencies etc.
The CEO appealed to all concerned to come forward and join hands with the Election Commission of India at national, state and district levels and make the NVD a successful platform to serve the people better in the days and years to come.
“Let the National Voters’ Day serve as a reminder to all eligible voters in the country of their responsibility to participate in the electoral process and to inculcate in them a commitment to democratic electoral process that leads to greater participation.”
“Today, as we celebrate the 6th National Voters’ Day along with the rest of the country, your support to the department will go a long way in strengthening our resolve of reorienting the mindset of our people so that the Commission’s theme “Inclusive and Qualitative Electoral Participation” is achieved through our collective effort.”
The CEO appealed to all to rededicate for greater participation for a stronger democracy and do whatever to help cleanse electoral rolls and ensure ethical, informed and inducement-free voting.
