Mizoram Governor attends 15th National Voters’ Day celebrations; awards distributed

Mizoram Governor, Gen (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.), on January 25 graced the state-level celebration programme of the 15th National Voters’ Day, 2025 at the Assembly Secretariat Conference Hall in Aizawl.
 

The theme for this year’s National Voters’ Day is “Nothing like Voting. I vote for sure.”

The Governor addressed the gathering and handed out EPIC to newly registered voters and distributed the Booth Level Officers’ Awards to the best performing BLOs in Aizawl District. 

In his address, Gen VK Singh underscored the importance of Election Commission of India (ECI) in upholding and strengthening democracy in India. He remarked that the ECI continues to evolve with changing times, conducts elections with fairness and transparency while ensuring a level playing field for all, the use of EVMs in elections, even in remote rural areas, is a bold experiment that earned a global recognition. 

He further said that India is now considered one of the world's most successful democratic nation, consistently holding free and fair elections as envisioned in the Constitution. "We are a thriving democracy and the envy of our neighbouring countries who are in a political turmoil," he added.

The Governor also applauded the efforts of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), District Election Officers (DEOs) and all officials involved in successfully organizing the Lok Sabha Elections, 2024 in Mizoram. He particularly paid tribute to the five police personnel who lost their lives during their duty, expressing his deep condolences and admiration for their sacrifices. 

The Governor mentioned that the state government already handed over ex-gratia payment of Rs 15 lakh each to their next of kin.  

In conclusion, he appealed to all the eligible voters in Mizoram to register themselves in the electoral rolls and to strive hard towards strengthening democratic traditions by being involved in the electoral process, remembering that individuals can influence government decision making through voting. 

The programme commenced with a welcome speech from Er. Lalhriatpuia, District Election Officer, Aizawl District followed by the screening of the message of Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India who stated that in the General Election of 2024, the world witnessed the largest voters’ turnout with 64.5 crores voters exercising their franchise; and among which 65.78 per cent are women voters.

RK Rinsanglura a Class XI Commerce student of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School led the pledge taking ceremony of National Voters' Day 2025. 

The Chief Election Officer of Mizoram, Madhup Vyas, also addressed the gathering which was followed by the EPIC and BLO Award distribution by the Governor. 

Best Booth Level Officers (BLOs) Award winners in Aizawl District: 

1. Lalsangzuala, Teacher, Govt. Tuisualral H/S (7/8-Sakawrdai II) 
2. Lalzabiaka, Teacher, Govt. Model Comprehensive School (10/26-Chaltlang V)
3. Lalrinngheti, Teacher, Vaivakawn H/S (11/20-Aizawl Venglai II) 
4. R. Zothansangi, Teacher, Govt. M/S Edenthar (12/1-Edenthar I)
5. Joseph Zothanpuia, Teacher, Falkland UPS (13/16-Falkland)
6. Lalhmachhuani Ralte, Teacher, Govt. P/S-I,
Chhinga Veng (14/13-Chhinga Veng V)
7. R. Lalawmpuia, Teacher, Chawlhhmun H/S (15/16-Chawlhhmun IV) 
8. M.C. Lalthianghlima, Teacher, Govt. Kanan M/S (16/7-Kanan IV)
9. Lalrammawia, Headmaster, Govt. Hualngohmun M/S (17/5- Maubawk IV)
10. Lalmuankima Pachuau, Teacher, MICE (18/15- Venghlui III)
11. Laltlanthanga, Teacher, P/S-II, Tlangnuam (19/27- Tlangnuam I)
12. Lalparliana Ralte, Teacher, Govt. P/S Phulpui (20/16- Phulpui) 

National Voters' Day is observed annually on January 25 to commemorate the establishment of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on January 25, 1950. It is celebrated to raise awareness among voters about the importance of participating in elections. This year, the theme is 'Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure'.

As per the Final Electoral Roll, 2025 published on January 6, Mizoram has a total of 8,69,813 registered voters, including 4,20,888 male and 4,48,925 female voters.