Assam: National Voters’ Day celebrated in Sonitpur

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TEZPUR: The district-level celebration of National Voters’ Day 2025 was held today under the chairmanship of the District Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer of Sonitpur Ankur Bharali, at the Conference Hall of the District Commissioner’s Office, Sonitpur.

The programme commenced with Bharali administering the National Voters’ Day pledge to all attendees. In his address, the District Commissioner highlighted the significance of celebrating this day, which marks the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established on January 25, 1950. He emphasized the strength and vibrancy of Indian democracy, which serves as a model for other nations. Bharali also elaborated on the roles and responsibilities of the Election Commission of India and the State Election Commission. He stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy and inclusive electoral roll, adhering to the prescribed norms, and ensuring that all eligible voters are included. Bharali congratulated new voters for becoming active participants in the democratic process and encouraged them to uphold the values of democracy.

The celebration also featured a prize distribution ceremony for winners of the speech competition held on January 22 among students of Class IX and above of various educational institutions. The First Prize was won by Niharika Barman (Class IX, Government Girls’ HS & MP School, Tezpur), Second Prize by Md Farhaan Aziz (Class IX, All Saints Diocesan School, Tezpur), and Third Prize by Prachurjya Sarma (Class IX, Tezpur Government HS School).

Additionally, the Special Summary Revision of the Photo Electoral Roll for the district, published on January 6, was highlighted. Six first-time voters were ceremoniously felicitated and presented with their EPIC cards during the event.

The programme was attended by District Development Commissioner Lakhinandan Saharia, Additional District Commissioners Garga Mohan Das and Twahir Alam, Co-District Commissioner of Naduar Raj Boruah, Election Officer Ahmadullah Thakuria, Circle Officers, Assistant Commissioners, Block Development Officers, officials from the District Election Office, and other concerned officials and invitees.

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