Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of National Voters’ Day, calling on citizens to actively participate in the electoral process and strengthen India’s democratic foundations.
He stressed that voting empowers every citizen with a voice to shape the country’s future and reinforces the collective resolve towards a Viksit Bharat.
National Voters’ Day is observed annually on January 25 to mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India in 1950, with the aim of honouring voters, promoting democratic values and encouraging participation, especially among the youth.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said the occasion is about ‘further deepening our faith in the democratic values of our nation’.
Greetings on #NationalVotersDay.
This day is about further deepening our faith in the democratic values of our nation.
My compliments to all those associated with the Election Commission of India for their efforts to strengthen our democratic processes.
Being a voter is not…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2026
He congratulated officials associated with the Election Commission of India for their continued efforts to strengthen democratic processes and reiterated that being a voter is not merely a constitutional right, but an important duty that gives every citizen a decisive role in shaping India’s future.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister also penned a letter to MY-Bharat Volunteers and young citizens across the length and breadth of the country.
In the letter, he called upon India’s youth to celebrate the moment they become voters, or when people around them exercise their voting rights for the first time.
Describing voting as the greatest privilege and responsibility in a democracy, PM Modi urged young people to take pride in participating in the democratic process.
He further appealed to educational institutions to mark and celebrate the occasion when their students become eligible voters, emphasising the role of awareness and participation in strengthening democratic values.
Becoming a voter is an occasion of celebration!
Today, on #NationalVotersDay, penned a letter to MY-Bharat volunteers on how we all must rejoice when someone around us has enrolled as a voter. pic.twitter.com/zDBfNqQ6S2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2026
Other Leaders share Greetings
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings, stating that the Constitution has granted equal power to every voter and that the right vote can guide the nation in the right direction.
He emphasised the moral responsibility of safeguarding the voting system from external influence.
Warm greetings to all our citizens on ‘National Voters Day’.
This day reminds us that our constitution has given every voter equal power, and the right vote can show our nation the right direction. It is our moral responsibility to safeguard our voting system and ensure that no… pic.twitter.com/U3DovRFKlT
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 25, 2026
Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh echoed similar sentiments, underlining the strength of India’s democracy and the importance of free, fair and inclusive elections.
My heartfelt greetings to everyone on National Voters’ Day. This day reminds us of the strength of our democracy and the power of every single vote. Voting is not only a democratic right but also a fundamental duty of every citizen.
National Voters’ Day encourages greater…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) January 25, 2026
Both leaders encouraged wider participation, especially among the youth.
The theme for National Voters’ Day 2026 is ‘My India, My Vote’, with the tagline ‘Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy’.
The Election Commission of India, a pivotal constitutional authority, has conducted 18 general elections and over 400 Assembly elections, ensuring the integrity of the world’s largest democracy.
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