Budgam Celebrates 16th  National Voters’ Day.//DC budgam administers Voter Pledge to participants.

Budgam, January 25:-The 16th National Voters Day was today celebrated in Budgam to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, established on 25th January 1950.

The theme of this years National Voters day is My India , My vote .

The main function was held at the Sheikh-ul Alam Hall Budgam which was chaired by the District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat (IAS).

Speaking on the occasion, the DC deliberated on the importance of celebrating the National Voters Day and said ,the right to vote empowers citizens to exercise his/her franchise for nation building and for making the democracy strong.

He said that this day provides us an opportunity to reach out to the new voters for enrolment in electoral rolls so that they are able to take part in the Democratic process.

He said that ,every single vote is counted and is important for the government formation.

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam lauded the tireless efforts of all Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other field functionaries for their dedicated work during the bye Assembly elections to 27-AC budgam.

He commended their unwavering commitment and zeal in ensuring a smooth and transparent electoral process. Their hard work played a pivotal role in strengthening democracy at the grassroots level, he said .

The DC emphasised the importance of such dedication in upholding of the elections and encouraged continued excellence in future endeavors.

The DC highlighted the significance of the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) as a vital document for ensuring voter identity and participation in the democratic process.

He also stressed the importance of the Voter Information Slip, which provides key details such as polling station information and facilitates a seamless voting experience.

The DC encouraged all voters to utilize these tools effectively to uphold the sanctity of elections.

On the occasion, ADC  Budgam, CPO Budgam ,CEO Budgam , Dy. Election officer, Dysp Hq, Officers , DIO budgam, officials from police and District administration , BLOs ,and all other  participants took pledge to participate in the election process free and fairly and vowed to contribute in making the nation strong by using their franchise.

CEO Budgam, who is also nodal officer of the SVEEP addressed the audiences at the function. Speaking to participants, She said , “Right to vote is our constitutional right”. One should actively participate in process of elections by casting their votes,there by strengthening the democracy,he added.

Similar Functions were also held at Townhall Budgam, SDM offices,Tehsil Offices,PHE, Social welfare , District handicraft office, labour office, Chief Medical officers officers and all other office’s of the District,where in Pledges were taken with regard to the celebration of 16th National Voters’ Day .

On the occasion, painting and essay competitions were also held in almost all schools of District Budgam , in which huge number of student participants were enthusiastically seen participating to celebrate National voters day.