Creating awareness among citizens on electoral participation

Creating awareness among citizens on electoral participation is vital: TN Guv Chennai, Jan 25 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday said creating awareness among citizens for electoral participation was vital for the future of democracy. "Young and future voters have been in focus across the democracies of the world for larger electoral participation," he said during the 10th National Voters' Day Celebration here.

"We are living in the world's largest functional democracy. It is wonderful to recount that the citizens of India have continuously exercised their right to vote and elect their representatives...," he said. Purohit highlighted the importance of creating awareness among citizens for electoral participation, saying it is "vital to the future of democracy." He said National Voters' Day is being celebrated all over the country on January 25 since 2011 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was established in 1950.

The main purpose of National Voters' Day is to encourage, facilitate and maximise the enrollment especially for the new voters, he said. Purohit also said that Tamil Nadu has 100 per cent coverage of electors with Electors Photo Identity Cards.

"It is commendable work. I appreciate the CEO and DEOs for this mammoth achievement...", he said..

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