JAMMU, JANUARY 9: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma on Thursday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the celebration of National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2026, scheduled to be observed on January 25.
The meeting was attended by Director Information J&K Nitish Rajora, Special Secretary Dr Narupa Rai, Special Secretary Sandesh Kumar Gupta, ADC Jammu Vidhu Shekhar, besides senior officers from J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), Higher Education, School Education, Jammu University, All India Radio, district administration, and representatives of Muskan Foundation and Jigar Foundation.
A range of activities planned for the occasion were discussed, including the NVD Run, student participation, transportation arrangements, rendition of the National Anthem, installation of banners at identified locations, voter awareness through SVEEP Van, administration of the NVD pledge and other allied programmes. It was informed that a rehearsal of the main event will be held on January 16 at KL Sehgal Hall.
Officials from Jammu University were instructed to organise the NVD Run on January 24, besides holding sports events, radio talks and discussions to create awareness, particularly among students, about the electoral and voting process.
The Director Colleges was asked to arrange a live rendition of the National Anthem at the beginning and culmination of the programme. Officials from JKAACL were directed to organise theme-based activities, including a street play, group song and painting competition.
Representatives of Muskan Foundation and Jigar Foundation were urged to perform one song each on the theme of National Voters’ Day 2026.
Reviewing the arrangements, the CEO emphasised the timely execution of assigned tasks and the need for coordinated efforts to ensure the successful celebration of the national event. He impressed upon all officers to make necessary arrangements well in advance to achieve the objectives of National Voters’ Day.
The CEO stressed the importance of synchronised efforts among all stakeholders so that all arrangements are completed in time for a smooth and effective observance of National Voters’ Day.
