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PM Modi urges first-time voters to register as India marks National Voters’ Day
In his Mann Ki Baat remarks on January 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on eligible youth to enrol as voters as soon as they turn 18, framing voting as a milestone and a constitutional responsibility ahead of Republic Day.
What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on January 25 to urge young Indians to register as voters the moment they turn 18, describing it as an important life milestone and a key duty in a democracy.
Why it matters
With January 25 observed as National Voters’ Day and Republic Day falling the next day (January 26), the Prime Minister linked civic participation to constitutional values and asked families and communities to celebrate first-time voters as a way to deepen democratic engagement.
What to watch next
- Voter-registration drives and outreach around National Voters’ Day
- Election Commission initiatives focused on first-time voters
- How political parties court Gen Z voters ahead of upcoming polls