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National Voters’ Day: PM Modi urges first-time voters and youth to register and use the ballot
On National Voters’ Day (25 January), Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged eligible youth—especially first-time voters—to enrol and vote, calling participation in elections a cornerstone of India’s democracy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Voters’ Day on Sunday, 25 January 2026, with a message aimed squarely at young Indians nearing or crossing the voting-age threshold.
In remarks shared publicly, the prime minister encouraged eligible youth to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, positioning voting as both a right and a civic responsibility.
He also spotlighted the importance of first-time voters and urged greater participation by women, linking broad turnout to a stronger, more inclusive democracy.
- Focus on enrolling new voters and increasing awareness among youth
- Emphasis on voting as a democratic duty and a way to shape national outcomes
- Call for wider participation, including among young women
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