16th National Voters’ Day celebrated at Ripon Buildings
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) celebrated the 16th National Voters’ Day with the theme 'My India, My Vote' to promote electoral participation.
Background
Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik highlighted the ECI's efforts in maintaining a perfect electoral roll. The ECI deployed 80,000 personnel for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to ensure accurate voter data.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact80,000 personnel were deployed for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- FactThe 16th National Voters' Day was celebrated on January 26, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of maintaining an accurate electoral roll in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Challenges in removing deceased or shifted voters from the electoral roll
- Logistical hurdles: Coordinating large-scale personnel for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across diverse geographies
Keywords: electoral integrity · voter awareness · Special Intensive Revision · democratic participation
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