Delhi's CEO Appeals to First-Time Voters for Increased Participation in February 5 Elections
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Synopsis
On the occasion of the 15th National Voters’ Day, Delhi’s CEO R. Alice Vaz urged first-time voters to engage actively in the upcoming February 5 Assembly elections, highlighting the importance of voter participation and awareness through various initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- Encouragement for first-time voters to participate in elections.
- National Voters’ Day celebrates voter engagement.
- Various activities launched under the theme 'Nothing like voting, I vote for sure'.
- Awards given for Best Electoral Practices and quiz competition winners.
- Pledge taken to uphold democratic values.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (NationPress) In celebration of the 15th National Voters’ Day this Saturday, R. Alice Vaz, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, encouraged first-time voters to participate actively in the upcoming Assembly elections on February 5.
“Voters are the backbone of a democracy. Our continuous effort is to educate, motivate, facilitate, engage, and empower voters to fulfill their democratic responsibilities more effectively,” Vaz stated.
During the National Voters’ Day festivities, various activities were launched under the theme 'Nothing like voting, I vote for sure', aimed at boosting voter participation, increasing awareness, and celebrating the significance of elections and democratic engagement.
At the central event, several first-time voters were honored and presented with their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
Since 2011, January 25 has been observed as National Voters' Day across India to mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India.
The day is dedicated to the nation's voters and aims to enhance voter awareness and encourage informed participation in the electoral process, as stated by an official from the Delhi election office.
The main event commenced with the reception of dignitaries -- Naved (radio jockey), Ankur Dhama (para-athlete), and Suvarna Raj (para-athlete ECI Ambassador), following the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by CEO Delhi.
The program included a pledge: 'We, the citizens of India, having abiding faith in democracy, hereby pledge to uphold the democratic traditions of our country and the dignity of free, fair, and peaceful elections, and to vote in every election fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any inducement.'
Certificates and cash prizes were awarded for the 15th National Voters’ Day Delhi Election Quiz-2025 competition, which saw enthusiastic participation, with prizes awarded to the top three winners from each of the 11 districts. The winners received first prize of Rs 10,000, second prize of Rs 7,000, and third prize of Rs 5,000.
Awards for Best Electoral Practices were presented to 16 achievers at state and district levels for their exceptional performance in election management.
Three DEOs, namely Kinni Singh, IAS (DEO-West), Mekala Chaitanya Prasad, IAS (DEO-South), and Amol Srivastava, IAS (DEO-East), were recognized for their contributions to Election Management and Voter Education & Electoral Participation.
Additionally, awards were given to two ERO/AERO officers in the Best Performing ERO/AERO Officer Category and five BLOs in the Best Performing BLO Category. The Special Category Award was also presented to six officers/officials of the CEO (HQ).
