Govt to organize series of programs under National Voters’ Day

Key Highlights

• Addressing a press conference, Bhat said, “The programme is a nationwide youth mobilization initiative aimed at promoting informed, ethical and participative electoral engagement, with special focus on first-time voters.
• The initiative seeks to transform National Voters Day into a vibrant mass movement led by youth.” He called upon all young citizens to actively participate in the National Voters’ Day Padayatras 2026 that are being organized in different districts of J&K and Ladakh and contribute meaningfully to strengthening India’s democratic fabric.
• Adding more details, Khushal Gupta, Deputy Director, MY Bharat, Udhampur said that the programme will witness the active participation of MY Bharat volunteers and first-time voters.
• “Activities include padayatras or cycling events, felicitation of first-time voters, voter awareness interactions, pledge-taking ceremonies and public outreach.
• Youth participation in such democratic exercises is a crucial component of nation-building,” he said.