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birthdays… similarly, whenever register themselves as voters
a young person becomes upon turning 18. This will fulfil
a voter for the first time, the the sense of duty that the
entire neighbourhood, village, Constitution expects of every
or city should come together citizen and will also strengthen
to congratulate them and India's democracy.
distribute sweets. That would My dear countrymen, These
raise awareness about voting days I am seeing an interesting
and strengthen the feeling of trend on social media. People
how important it is to be a voter. are reliving their memories
Friends, I would like to of the year 2016. In the same
express my deep appreciation spirit, today I too would like to
to all those people in the share one of my memories with
country who are involved in you. Ten years ago, in January
the electoral process and work 2016, we embarked upon an
at the grassroots level to keep ambitious journey. We had
our democracy vibrant. Today, realised then, that even if it were
on 'Voter's Day', I would once a small one, it was very important
again urge my young friends to for the future of the country for

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