The right to vote is the fundamental right of the democratic society. Democracy allows citizens to select who have to govern them. Voting is not only a right, but a responsibility, as it ensures that the voices of all citizens are heard.

The right to vote is guaranteed in Constitution under Article 326. This article states that "Every person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than 18 years of age on the particular date as may be fixed, shall be entitled to be registered as a voter at any election."

In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as "National Voters' Day". It has been started from 25 January 2011 to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India.

Developed by:V. Vidya, PST, GPS Arasur, Zone - IV, Puducherry in collaboration with State Training Centre, Puducherry.