Shillong, Jan 25: Meghalaya observed the annual National Voters Day 2024 on Thursday, at the U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong, with the governor of Meghalaya, Phagu Chauhan gracing the event as the chief guest.
During the celebration, the State Election Department facilitated important stakeholders and the participants of the Democracy Run.
A notable part of the ceremony was the distribution of Voters Identity Cards (EPIC) to first-time voters who recently attained the voting age.
Chief Secretary DP Wahlang and Commissioner Secretary Art and Culture Fr Kharkongor were also present at the event, where the oath on National Voters Day was administered to emphasise the commitment to the democratic process.
Earlier in the day, Chief Electoral Officer Meghalaya Dr. B.D.R Tiwari, along with Deputy Commissioner East Khasi Hills District R.M Kurbah, flagged off the “Democracy Run” from the State Central Library in Shillong. The run, part of the National Voters Day celebration, symbolised the spirit of democracy and civic engagement.
The theme for the 2024 National Voter’s Day, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure,’ resonated with the essence of celebrating voters and expressing the sentiments and aspirations associated with participating in the democratic process.
National Voters’ Day, observed on January 25 every year, serves as a reminder of citizens’ fundamental right to vote and underscores its pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future. This year’s celebration holds particular significance with the General Elections approaching, and the Meghalaya Election Department is actively spreading awareness to encourage increased voter turnout in the state.
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