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Sunday 4 February 2024

3180) Inclusive Elections - Election Commission of India (ECI), Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak (India Post) has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) commemorating the phenomenal role of the ECI: Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2024:

3180) Inclusive Elections - Election Commission of India (ECI), Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak (India Post) has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) commemorating the phenomenal role of the ECI: Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2024:

The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting and overseeing elections of the Largest Democracy of the world. 

Its impartial role is instrumental in upholding the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. The Commission’s meticulous planning and execution of elections ensure that the elections are free and fair, reinforcing public trust and confidence.

Article 324, which created the Election Commission, holds exceptional significance.

 The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26.11.1949 and put into effect on 26.01.1950. 

The Election Commission’s office was established on 25.01.1950, a day before the Constitution became effective. 

It placed its trust in the wisdom of Indian citizens to choose their representatives in positions of authority. 

India’s democracy thrives on its diversity – cultural, social, geographical, linguistic, etc. This diversity is seamlessly integrated into the political and social fabric of the nation, fostering a unique blend of unity in diversity. 

One of the fundamental tenets of Indian democracy is universal suffrage. The Indian Constitution grants all adult citizens the right to vote, regardless of their caste, religion, gender, or socio-economic status. This inclusive approach ensures that every individual has a say in shaping the nation’s destiny, reinforcing the notion of seamless integration within the diverse Indian population. 

Present Day:

Today, the Election Commission stands as a cornerstone of democracy in the world’s largest democratic nation. Having conducted 17 General Elections and over 400 Assembly elections, the ECI presently manages a diverse electorate of over 96 Crore voters, comprising roughly 49.68 Crore male and 47.07 Crore female voters, reflecting a balanced gender distribution. 

The count also includes about 48,000 individuals who identify as the third gender, highlighting the inclusivity of the enrolment process. Additionally, there are about 81.22 lakh voters with disabilities (PwD). 

The age range among voters is diverse, with approximately 1.84 Crore aged 80 and above and 2.55 lakh surpassing the age of 100. The 18-19 age group boasts approximately 1.85 Crore of new voters, enriching India’s democratic tapestry. 

With a commitment to inclusivity, the Commission encourages the participation of young voters through initiatives like "National Voters Day" (NVD) and extensive awareness campaigns. 

As the 18th General Elections - 2024 are around the corner, ECI has launched an array of initiatives to make the election “inclusive, accessible and participative” in its truest spirit. 

Targeted campaigns such as "Desh ka Form" during Special Summary Revision-2024, "National Voter’s Awareness Contest", "Cycle Rallies" and "Democracy rooms" for new and first-time voters, "Turnout Implementation Plan" for targeting each polling booth, "Matdata Junction radio programme series", are all aimed at fostering participation from every section of the society. 

This commitment is evident in spearheading efforts for 100% participation of "Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups", along with targeted interventions for women, first-time voters, tribal groups, and Persons with Disabilities. 

Creating permanent "Assured Minimum Facilities" (AMF) is given due prominence to enhance the voter experience, making voting more accessible and convenient for citizens. 

Additionally, the special initiative of Home Voting, which allows eligible voters with physical disabilities, illnesses, or advanced age to cast their votes from their homes, serves to emphasise the importance of every vote.

Various divisions of the Commission work in tandem to facilitate, educate and engage with voters. Technological advancements, such as the transition to "Electronic Voting Machines" (EVMs) and the introduction of "Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail" (VVPAT), have enhanced transparency in elections. 

To combat misinformation and empower voters to make informed decision, ECI has implemented a ‘fact-check’ register, chatbots for officials, and digitalized content. 

The commitment to technological advancements is evident in the development and regular updates of apps for all stakeholders like "c-Vigil", "Know Your Candidate App", "Saksham App", "Voter Helpline App", "Suvidha App", etc. 

The establishment of the “India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management” (IIIDEM) showcases the ECI’s dedication and commitment to sharing expertise and experience with "Election Management Bodies" (EMBs) in other countries, providing electoral assistance and training based on bilateral requests and multilateral arrangements to around 140 Nations.

The Commemorative Postage Stamp:

Acknowledging the ECI’s pivotal role, this commemorative postage stamp on "Inclusive Elections in India" highlights ECI's contributions to ensuring equitable elections, encouraging voter participation, and preserving the democratic system.

The Postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) presents old voters, persons who have voted, a person with disabilities on a wheelchair etc. The Stamp is titles - Inclusive Elections - Election Commission of India" (in both Hindi and English).

The First Day Cover (FDC) shows the headquarters of the ECI at left. At top right is affixed the postage stamp issued cancelled with a special Cancellation Postmark/Handstamp exhibiting the ECI HQ in the centre. 

The Cancellation is of New Delhi Head Office and the date of cancellation is - "25.01.2024".

TECHNICAL DATA:

Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2024

Stamp Theme: "Inclusive Elections - Election Commission of India"

Denomination of Stamp: 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-)

No. of Stamps Printed: 301,680

Printing Process: Wet Offset

Printer: Security Printing Press, Hyderabad






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International Philately Exhibitions:



5) Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand: Organised from 27.11.2023 to 02.12.2023: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Philatelic Exhibition

Greetings:

1) "Greetings", Bhartiya/India Postage Stamps, Bharat/India: Two sets of Stamps issued on "Greetings (4 Stamps - 2007) and "Season's Greetings" (2 Stamps - 2016)

Posts on G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi on this Blog:

1) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Post has issued a Souvenir Sheet (SS) of two stamps of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) each commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 26.07.2023

2) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Government Mint (IGM) Kolkata has released a combo of Rs.100/- and Rs.75/- Quaternary Silver Coin set commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2023

Posts on "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" on this Blog:

1) Did you Know Series (71): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" (Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence: A set of four coins in the denominations of Rs.2, 5, 10 and 20 issued by the India Government Mint, Mumbai

2) Did You Know Series (74): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" ("Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence"): A set of six coins in the denominations of Rs.5, 10 and 20 totalling Rs.75 issued by the India Government Mint, Hyderabad, together with a Special Cover issued by the Hyderabad Postal Circle of India Post

3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Presentation Pack of Indian Postage Stamps prepared by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi comprising of : i) A First Day Cover: ii) the two Stamps of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) and iii) the Information Brochure (IB): Year of Presentation Pack issue: 2023

4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: "Special Edition - 2022-2023": India Government Mint (IGM) Hyderabad has issued two Presentation Packs in Coin Cards in the denominations of Rs.20/-, Rs.10/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.2/- and Re 1/- with the AKAM logo on the Reverse: Year of Presentation Packs issue: 2023

5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023

6) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023

AMRITPEX 2023 (THE NATIONAL PHILATELY EXHIBITION) held at New Delhi from 11-15.02.2023:

1) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023

2) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "WOMEN's POWER: EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023

3) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: 11) "WOMEN'S POWER: CONSERVING NATIONAL HERITAGE": A SPECIAL COVER RELEASED ON 12.02.2023

4) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: DEFENDING OUR NATION": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023

5) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "DIVYANG: PRIDE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 13.03.2023

6) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "PUPPETRY: INDIA'S CULTURAL HERITAGE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

7) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "BIRSA MUNDA": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

8) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "GOVIND GURU": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

9) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS -2023 (FOXTAIL MILLETS, FINGER MILLETS, PEARL MILLETS, SORGHUM MILLETS, BARNYARD MILLETS, LITTLE MILLET"): A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

10) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "OUR FREEDOM STRUGGLE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

11) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition"), held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "NATURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

12) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "ACHIEVEMENTS AT 75 YEARS": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

13) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philatey Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "UTI ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (UTI AMC)": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

14) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INDIA POSTS IN SERVICE OF THE NATION": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

15) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: India Post has issued a 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) postage stamp highlighting the initatives taken by the Government of India (GOA) under the programme: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 11.02.2023

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Five Special Covers released by Philately Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi:

1) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: i) "FREEDOM STRUGGLE"

2) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: ii) "IDEAS@75

3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's history: iii) "RESOLVE@75"

4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: Am initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: iv) "ACTIONS@75"

5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An intiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: v) "ACHIEVEMENTS@75"

Links to Special Covers issued by the Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post:

i) "Bikaneri Bhujia", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

ii) "Makrana Marble", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

iii) "Blue Pottery of Jaipur", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

iv) "Thewa Art Work", Rajasthan, India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

v) "Kathputlis of Rajasthan", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers (SCs) on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

vi) "Molela Clay Work & Pokran Pottery", (Rajasthan) Postal Circle of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

vii) "Kota Doria", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

viii) "Sanganeri & Bagru Hand Block Print", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

Links to Special Covers issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle recently:


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17) The Solar System: A set of eight Stamps of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) denomination each, depicting the eight planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune & Uranus, brought out by India Post on 20.03.2018






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IPKF Operations, Sri Lanka:

1) Brig Manjit Singh, Force Commander of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Operations (1987-1990), Sri Lanka

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Maximum or Maxim Cards:









Special Stamp Packs/Books:











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Commemorative Stationeries:




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 Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:





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