Gaiety, Fervour marks National Voters’ Day celebration across
Jammu Division
JAMMU, JANUARY 25: Gaiety and Fervour
marked National Voters’ Day celebration across Jammu Division featuring voter’s
pledges, Information, Education and Communication events, besides scintillating
cultural events.
At Udhampur: Like other parts of the country,
the 15th National Voters' Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm here today
with the theme "Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure." An impressive
function was organized by the District Administration Udhampur, where Deputy
Commissioner Saloni Rai was the Chief Guest and Senior Superintendent of Police
Amod Ashok Nagpure was the guest of Honour.
Deputy District Election Officer
Malvika Sharma, delivered the welcome address and emphasized the significance
of National Voters' Day in fostering electoral participation.
The National Voters' Day Pledge was
administered by the chief guest to all participants, reaffirming their
commitment to strengthening democracy. A captivating cultural program and a
skit presented by students highlighted the importance of active participation
in elections, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
The chief guest distributed EPIC
cards to first-time voters and presented certificates of appreciation to
individuals and stakeholders for their excellent contributions to the election
process.
Additional District Development
Commissioner Rajinder Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Gurvinderjeet
Singh, PO Poshan, Subash Dogra and other officers were present.
At Doda: The 15th National Voters’ Day was
celebrated today at Community Hall Doda, commemorating the foundation day of
the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The event was organised by the
District Election Officer (DEO), with the theme "Nothing Like Voting, I
Vote for Sure" and saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers,
and officers of the district.
ADDC Pran Singh was the Chief Guest
and SSP Sandeep Kumar Mehta was the Guest of honour. Other present included
ADC, Deputy DEO , ACR , PO ICDS , ACD, ACP and other officers.
The celebrations commenced with a
rally which started from Government Boys Higher Secondary School and passed
through Main Bazar and Nagri Road, culminating at Community Hall Doda.
At the Community Hall Doda, the event
began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by the administration
of the Voter’s Pledge, reiterating the importance of voting in strengthening
democracy. A vibrant cultural programme was also presented by students, adding
to the celebratory spirit of the occasion.
Similarly, National Voters’ Day was
celebrated with enthusiasm at Bhadarwah in which students from various schools
and local youth took out a rally carrying placards .
At Kathua: The District Administration Kathua
hosted a grand celebration at the Auditorium Hall of Government Degree College
to mark the 15th National Voters' Day. The event, presided over by Additional
Deputy Commissioner, Ranjit Singh, witnessed enthusiastic participation from
students, district officials, and the general public.
The event featured a signature
campaign aimed at promoting responsible voting and empowering citizens with
knowledge to become informed voters.
As part of the celebrations, several
engaging activities were organized, including Debate Competition and Nukkad
Natak wherein Students from various educational institutions participated
enthusiastically, showcasing their insights on the importance of voting.
Winners were felicitated by the ADC. These street plays were performed to
create awareness about the significance of voting, particularly targeting young
voters.
A pledge ceremony was also conducted
during the event, where participants, including district officers, college
staff, and students, committed themselves to upholding democratic values and
exercising their right to vote responsibly. Similar pledge ceremonies were held
in government offices across the district to spread awareness about voter
rights and participation.
At Samba: The 15th National Voters Day was
celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm and civic pride in Samba district,
emphasizing the critical importance of democratic participation and electoral
awareness.
A grand event, held at the District
Complex Nandini Hills, brought together district administrators, young voters,
and civic leaders under the inspiring theme "Nothing Like Voting, I Vote
For Sure." Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma presided over the ceremony,
joined by senior district officials including SSP Virendar Singh Manhas; ADDC
Champa Devi and ADC Jagdish Singh.
The event witnessed an energetic
gathering of young NCC cadets, college students and emerging voters who
collectively took the voters pledge.
Key Highlights of the event include
collective affirmation of democratic values, strong encouragement for youth
electoral participation, felicitation of BLOs and rally reinforcing voting
commitment.
At Poonch:
The 15th National Voter Day was commemorated with great fervor in
Poonch, spearheaded by District Election Officer (DC), Vikas Kundal.
The celebration began with a rally
that commenced from the DC Office and concluded at SKC Degree College, where a
vibrant program was organized. The event featured recitation of the National
Anthem, Voter Pledge and a colorful cultural program with dance performances,
skits, and other activities by local artists and thought provoking speeches by
students from different educational institutions.
District Election Officer addressed
the gathering, emphasizing the significance of voter participation in the
democratic process. He also distributed voter cards to new voters and awarded
prizes to students and artists who performed on Voter Day.
At Kishtwar: The 15th National Voters Day (NVD)
2025 was celebrated with patriotic spirit here with focus on this year’s theme,
‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.’
An NVD awareness rally was flagged
off by ADC Pawan Kotwal from Mini Secretariat, New DC Office Complex to GDC in
spirit with the theme Nothing Like Voting "I Vote For Sure"
A grand and impressive function was
held at GDC by the District Administration Kishtwar in collaboration with the
District Election Department.
A coffee table book, created by DIPR
District Centre, on the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly 2025, was
also launched by ADC. The book was praised by the CEO (Election) J&K.
A Voter’s pledge was also
administered to new voters and other participants on the occasion by the Dy.
DEO.
At Reasi: Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik
flagged off a vibrant rally of students from the DC Office Complex to mark the
15th National Voters’ Day.
The rally aimed to raise awareness
about the importance of voting and to encourage greater participation in the
democratic process. Students, accompanied by officials carried banners and
placards to spread the message of the importance of the voting process.
Later, an event was organised in the
DC office Auditorium, where a presentation on the electoral process was
delivered. Students actively participated by sharing their insights and
creative ideas about voter awareness.
The Deputy Commissioner distributed
Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to newly eligible voters. The event concluded with a collective
pledge to uphold democratic values and ensure greater voter turnout in future
elections. ADDC Sukhdev Samyal; SSP Paramvir Singh; ADC Rakesh Kumar and other
District/Sectoral officials were also present.
At Ramban: The District Administration Ramban,
under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner (District Election Officer)
Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, celebrated the 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) with
enthusiasm attracting participation from stakeholders from across the district.
The celebrations commenced with a
massive voters’ awareness rally flagged off by the DC, along with Senior
Superintendent of Police Kulbir Singh,
here from Community Hall Maitra. The rally witnessed overwhelming participation
from citizens, students, officers, and stakeholders and culminated at the
Government Model Higher Secondary School (GMHSS), Ramban.
Later, a grand event was organized at
GMHSS Ramban, attended by MLA Ramban, Arjun Singh Raju; Deputy Commissioner
Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary; SSP Kulbir Singh; ADDC Roshan Lal; ADC Varunjeet Singh
Charak; Dy. DEO Abdul Jabbar; ACR S. Harpal Singh, and other senior officers
and citizens.
The Deputy Commissioner administered
the Voters’ Pledge to participants, emphasizing the importance of being
sincere, unbiased, fearless, and responsible voters. Students from different schools and local
artists presented vibrant cultural performances, including songs and dances,
and participated in a debate competition on the theme “Nothing like voting, I vote
for sure.” These activities highlighted the importance of voting and civic
responsibility.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Ramban
appreciated the District Administration for ensuring free, fair, and
transparent elections in the district.
At Rajouri: National Voters’ Day was celebrated
with great fervor here at Baila Bus Stand, with Deputy Commissioner Abhishek
Sharma, as the chief guest.
Students enthusiastically
participated in various activities, including a race competition, showcasing
their energy and enthusiasm for the occasion.
Cultural programs were also
organized, featuring patriotic songs and performances highlighting the
importance of elections and voter participation.
As part of the celebration, district
officers and officials who played an active role in ensuring the smooth conduct
of the Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections in 2024 were felicitated for their
commendable efforts.
The event was attended by Additional
District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa;
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rajouri, Rajiv Khajuria and other district
officers.