ECI to celebrate 16th National Voters’ Day tomorrow

• National Voters' Day (NVD) is observed annually on 25 January, marking the Foundation Day of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established 25 January 1950.
• Instituted in 2011 to encourage voter enrolment (especially first-time voters aged 18) and promote informed electoral participation.
• 2026 edition is the 16th NVD, themed "My India, My Vote" with tagline "Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy".
• High-yield topic for GS-II (Polity – ECI, RPA, electoral reforms) and prelims facts (theme, year, foundation date).