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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges 18-year-olds to register as voters, calls voting a constitutional responsibility
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on January 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to young Indians to register as voters when they turn 18, linking participation to strengthening democracy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on January 25, 2026, urged eligible youth to register as voters as soon as they turn 18.
He framed voting as both a milestone for young citizens and a constitutional responsibility, and linked higher participation to strengthening India’s democracy ahead of Republic Day (January 26).
Key takeaway
The message was aimed at turning “becoming a voter” into a celebrated civic milestone, with a broader push for higher electoral participation.