Kohima, January 25 (MExN): The 15th National Voters Day 2025, themed “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure,” was held across Nagaland on January 25.
In Kohima, the District Level Programme was held at the DC Office Conference Hall, Kohima. The event commenced with a video message from the Chief Election Commissioner of India, highlighting the celebration of 75 years of India’s democracy and the record-breaking participation of 64.6 crore voters in the 2024 elections, including a remarkable 65.78% turnout by women voters.
Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, delivered the keynote address, emphasising the importance of voter participation in strengthening democracy. Voting is not just a right but also a responsibility, a way to shape the future of our country and build a better society. He expressed concern over urban and youth voter apathy and urged citizens to actively engage in elections.
District SVEEP Icon, Vihuzo Kense inspired the audience with a story of a 90-year-old woman’s unwavering commitment to voting, calling on everyone, especially the youths, to honor their responsibility as voters.
Best BLO award winner, Lhingboi Singson, shared her journey of overcoming challenges to transform her polling station into an efficient electoral hub.
The programme honoured outstanding Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for their exceptional performance in Electoral Roll preparation during the Special Summary Revision and Continuous Updation. First-time voters were also felicitated during the event, and attendees took a voter’s pledge, led by ADC & ERO Kohima, Rhosietho Ngouri.
Phek: The 15th National Voters’ Day was celebrated at the conference hall, DC office Phek with John Tsulise Sangtam, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Phek as the special guest.
Speaking on the importance of voting, DC & DEO reiterated on why we celebrate National Voters’ day and how it is our responsibility to vote in the right manner and to vote for the right person who has the caliber and responsibility to change the society and the nation as a whole. He also encouraged the young voters to vote for change in the society
Administration of NVD pledge was also conducted at the programme, led by Saratho Kaitry, SDO (C) and AERO, Phek. Best BLOS awards on were also given.
Kiphire: Celebration of 15th National Voters’ Day 2025 was held at DC Conference Hall, Kiphire with the DC & DEO, Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer as the special guest on January 25.
EAC & AEO Kiphire, Nitile Tep Chaired the programme and administered the Voter’s pledge to the officials, BLOs and first-time voters taking the Voter’s pledges on 15th National Voters’ Day 2025. Invocation was pronounced by Kiutangshi Typist, while distribution of EPICs and Felicitation of BLOs was also held.
Tuensang: In Tuensang the 15th National Voters’ Day was celebrated at DC’s conference hall, organised by the District Administration and District Election Officer in collaboration with Akashvani Kohima under BIND Scheme on the theme “India of my Dreams”.
Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, DC & DEO, Tuensang in her short speech stated that India is one of the largest Democratic Governments in the world where one has the Power to elect or reject the candidates during election. She also congratulated the first-time voters and encouraged them to take part in the Election Process where one has a great role to play to elect the right candidate and take part in the functioning of the Government.
Other highlights of the day were keynote address by Abino Lasuh, ADP and HoP Akashvani Kohima, special number from Langa Voice and Mütten Hau Tuensang Village, Felicitation of first Time Voters and NVD Message by ECI, Administration of Pledge was led by Er Moasanen Imlong, EAC Tuensang. Earlier, Best BLO, Essay Competition and Extempore Speech Competition were awarded to the winners.
Wokha: Wokha District celebrated National Voters Day at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall. In his keynote address, DC and District Election Officer, Vineet Kumar, IAS emphasized the significance of this event. He highlighted the contrast between India’s democratic system and the political regimes in neighbouring countries, where citizens do not have the privilege of voting to elect their leaders. He also stressed the importance of every voter, particularly the newly enrolled young voters, in taking responsibility for electing their political representatives. He acknowledged the election officers for their efforts in promoting the ideal of equal opportunities for all citizens of India.
During the programme, two individuals were awarded as the Best Booth Level Officers. A message from the Chief Election Commissioner was also displayed, while the Additional ADC and Electoral Registration Officer, Wokha, Renbomo Ezung administered the voters’ pledge.
Mokokchung: Mokokchung District celebrated the 15th National Voters’ Day at Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall, organised by District Election office in collaboration with Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) Fazl Ali College (FAC), Mokokchung.
Speaking during the programme as the guest of honour, LS Vinod Kumar, Vice Principal, Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung maintained that National Voters Day has been celebrated since the year 2011 under various themes, to disseminate the importance of voting. This year the theme ‘nothing like voting, I vote for sure’ is to encourage all the voters to exercise their fundamental rights to strengthen the democratic process of our country. As a responsible citizen, one needs to judiciously participate in the election process to elect the right representatives for the growth of the nation, he added. He also pointed out that since the youths are the future of the country, they should be aware of the importance of their voting rights.
DC, Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji in his keynote address called for active participation of all the enrolled voters in the democratic process of the nation. Encouraging the young voters, he said they must be judicious while exercising their voting rights. Underscoring the role and responsibility of the BLOs, he said they are the backbone of the democratic process to enroll and bring out proper electoral rolls for a clean and fair election process.
ADC, Mokokchung, Chumlamo Humtsoe, while delivering the welcome address said the nation has dedicated a day for all the voters in the country because they are the one who decide the destiny of the nation adding that in a democratic setup the power lies in the hand of the voters. Therefore, one must act as the guardian to preserve this sacred role.
During the programme, DC presented the Best BLOs Award 2025 to 10 (ten) BLOs from Mokokchung District.
Peren: Peren District celebrated the 15th National Voters’ Day at PTWWO Hall with Additional Deputy Commissioner and Electoral Officer, Peren, Keyirangding Hegui as the special guest.
In his speech, Hegui spoke on the significance of the National Voters’ Day, and reminded the young electors that the constitution of India has given the privilege, the right for exercising adult suffrage, so one should be responsible and come for voting bravely during every election. He also congratulated all the awardees and newly enrolled electors for their participants. Further, he highlighted the status of the electors of the district and appealed for more enrollment specially the 18-19 years age group.
Peren District SVEEP Icon, Kimkhailiu Pamai in her short speech, encouraged the youngsters to come forward and get registered. She also stated that every vote counts and when we come together, we can make big decisions to change our society.
The programme was attended by over 210 from various societies.
Noklak: 15th National Voters’ Day 2025 was celebrated at DC’s conference hall, Noklak. Speaking on the occasion, DC & DEO, Noklak Arikumba congratulated the awardees of Essay competition, Best BLO awardee & all the newly enrolled young voters encouraging them to exercise their entitlement wisely.
Highlighting on the event, Arikumba shared the importance of educating and spread awareness about the electoral process among friends and students.
He also encouraged all the eligible voters about the enrolment process and advised them to cast their vote for the capable leader who can lead and work for the community. A responsible citizen in a democratic country is essential where voting plays a vital role, he remarked. He urged the youths not only to participate, but to use their votes wisely to change.
EAC & AEO in-charge Noklak, Menlom Phom in his keynote stressed on the importance of voting as a fundamental right granted to all the Indian citizens irrespective of caste, race and colour above the age of 18. He emphasised the need to understand one’s voting rights stating that having voting rights is a privilege at the same time a responsibility. Therefore, he urged every young responsible voter to elect their representatives and exercise their rights wisely.
During the occasion, Best BLO award 2025 from 56 A/C Noklak was awarded. Yamthong Y, Class 11 of GHSS Noklak, Niakting M, Class 10 of St Paul School, Noklak and Chapon Y, class 10 of Christian High School, Noklak bagged the first, second and third prizes respectively in the essay competition.
Tseminyu: The 15th national voters’ day was held at DC’s conference hall. Runohile Keppen Campus Ambassador, Tseminyu, in her short speech spoke on the theme “nothing like voting 1 vote for sure”, where she said that the Indian constitution has given right to every man and woman above 18th years, to exercise their adult franchise freely. Reminding everyone that our vote is our voice, she appealed to everyone to cast their vote with responsibility for a better and brighter future.
DC Tseminyu, Rohit Singh, IAS said vote has the potential to make a difference and it has power to give a better future. He also urged everyone and said participation of all eligible men and women will make the right decision for the future generations.
During the programme, the best BLO awards, newly registered voters and drawing competition were also felicitated.
