It gives me immense pleasure to inform the general public that the 13th National Voters’ Day (NVD) is being celebrated throughout Andaman & Nicobar Islands at all levels i.e. Booth Level, Tehsil Level and District Level, today, the 25th January, 2023 along with the rest of the country with the theme of “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure”. Our aim is to maximize voter enrolment by building awareness amongst all sections of our society.
Under the guidance of Election Commission of India, our Administration has organized series of activities to mark the 13th National Voters Day celebration including pledge taking by all Offices on 25th January, 2023, drawing, skit, essay, debate etc. competitions on the theme of NVD in Schools/Colleges and awareness activities through All India Radio, Doordarshan, Print Advertisement, Social Media etc.
The Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Roll 2023 has been carried out and the total electors as per final roll published on 05.01.2023 with reference to 01.01.2023 as the qualifying date is 3,08,206 out of which 1,61,449 are male and 1,46,748 are female while the number of transgender is 9.
In order to ensure hassle free assistance with regard to electoral activities for the general public, a Toll Free No.1950 has been set up at State Contact Centre & District Contact Centre, which will function on all working days during office hours. The voters can also search their particulars through online by downloading Voter Helpline App (VHA) or through ECI’s website https://voterportal.cci.gov.in or https://www.nvsp.in and https://www.ceoandaman.nic.in.
I, therefore, appeal to all the eligible voters, especially the youth in the age group of 18-19 years to register as an elector to take part in the electoral process for stronger democracy and to fulfill the theme of the Commission “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure”. I also request all political parties and media to extend their full support and cooperation in this regard. I extend my sincere greetings to all Islanders on the National Voters’ Day.
Sd/-
( Binay Bhushan)
Chief Electoral Officer,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
