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| | Dear Test Account Ji, | |
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| | Greetings to you, your family and friends on National Voters’ Day! | |
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| | I am happy to connect with you as a fellow citizen who takes great pride in Indian democracy. | |
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| | Often, people describe India as the world’s largest democracy and that is correct. At the same time, we also take pride in the fact that India is the Mother of Democracy, with a history of democratic values that stretches back through the centuries. Democracy, debate and dialogue are deeply embedded in our civilisation. This year, we mark 75 years since the beginning of the first General Election of India in 1951. This election, which concluded in 1952, illustrated the inherent democratic spirit of the people of India. | |
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| | To be a voter is the greatest privilege and responsibility in a democracy. Voting is a sacred constitutional right and a mark of participation in Bharat’s future. The voter is the Bhagya Vidhata of our development journey. That indelible ink on a finger is a badge of honour that ensures our democracy remains vibrant and purposeful. | |
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| | Many youngsters among your friends or relatives may be first-time voters. This is a moment of great significance for them. Our first-time voters should be welcomed into democracy as individuals who hold the power to transform the destiny of our country. | |
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| | Today, I call upon all of you to celebrate when you or a person around you becomes a voter for the first time! At home and in our residential societies, we can celebrate the same by sharing sweets. Our schools and colleges have a vital role to play as nurseries of democratic values. I encourage them to celebrate this milestone of youth becoming first-time voters, perhaps through ceremonies that recognise students reaching voting age and make them feel truly special as they step into this new responsibility. Our school and college campuses can also be hubs for movements that ensure every eligible youth is enrolled as a voter. 25th January, which is National Voters’ Day, is an ideal occasion to conduct all the above activities, every year. | |
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| | To the world, the scale of our elections is a logistical achievement. To us, in addition to being about logistics, elections are a festival of democracy where we all come together to celebrate the importance of being a voter. | |
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| | The people’s commitment to voting is so deep that whether they live high in the Himalayas, in the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, in deserts or in dense forests, they turn up to ensure their voice is heard. This commitment to democratic ideals will motivate us for times to come. | |
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| | I also want to emphasise that the participation of our Nari Shakti, especially young women, is crucial for an inclusive democracy. Their awareness and active involvement have strengthened the foundations of Bharat. | |
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| | Your association with the Mera Yuva Bharat or MY Bharat platform reflects a commitment to serve and to lead. You belong to a generation that does not wait for things to happen but actively participates in making things happen with a ‘Can Do’ spirit. You can spread awareness about the importance of becoming a voter. | |
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| | Let us resolve to make every effort towards strengthening our democracy and creating a developed, inclusive and self-reliant Bharat. | |
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| | Once again, my greetings to you on National Voters’ Day! | |
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