Posted on January 25, 2020
According to election data, fewer and fewer young people in India were getting involved in the democratic process - in other words, fewer and fewer young adults were entering the electoral rolls. In 2011, the Indian government decided to take action - and created a new holiday.
India's National Voters' Day involves identifying all the young adults who have turned 18 as of January 1, enrolling them on the electoral rolls, and giving them a badge with the logo "Proud to be a voter - Ready to vote." The fact that the government is actually seeking out just-turned-adults tends to motivate young people to take part in elections and gives the crystal clear message that every vote is important!
Hmm, I think maybe the United States should copy this holiday...!
India's National Voters' Day involves identifying all the young adults who have turned 18 as of January 1, enrolling them on the electoral rolls, and giving them a badge with the logo "Proud to be a voter - Ready to vote." The fact that the government is actually seeking out just-turned-adults tends to motivate young people to take part in elections and gives the crystal clear message that every vote is important!
Hmm, I think maybe the United States should copy this holiday...!
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