National Voters’ Day 2026: 25 January

Current Context: On 25 January 2026, India celebrated its 16th National Voters’ Day under the theme “My India, My Vote” with the tagline “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.”

• The national function in New Delhi was graced by President Droupadi Murmu, who presented the Best Electoral Practices Awards to officers and media houses.
• A key highlight was the personal distribution of EPICs to newly enrolled young voters, encouraging their participation in democracy.
• Two publications—“2025: A Year of Initiatives and Innovations” and “Chunav Ka Parv, Bihar Ka Garv”—were launched during the event.
• Simultaneous celebrations across states and districts saw citizens taking the Voters’ Pledge for ethical voting.
• The day reaffirmed India’s commitment to “No Voter Left Behind”, emphasizing technology and inclusivity in elections.

Question:

Q.1 What was the official tagline of National Voters’ Day 2026?
a) Vote Today, Shape Tomorrow
b) Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy
c) No Voter Left Behind
d) Empowered Voters, Strong Democracy

Answer: b) The tagline complemented the theme and read “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.”