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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges youth to register as voters when they turn 18
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on 25 January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged eligible young citizens to register and participate in elections, linking voter enrolment to constitutional duty and democratic strengthening.
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- Health India Network News Desk
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, 25 January 2026, used his Mann Ki Baat radio address to call on young Indians to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, describing the step as central to strengthening democracy.
Link to Constitution and civic duty
The PM referenced the significance of National Voters’ Day (25 January) and the proximity of Republic Day (26 January), framing voter participation as a practical expression of constitutional responsibility.
Core message
- Register promptly on turning 18.
- Treat voting as a milestone and civic responsibility.
- Increase participation to deepen democratic values.