(a) whether the Government propose to give eligibility to NRIs for voting and contesting in the general elections, Lok Sabha elections and Vidhan Sabha elections; and
(b) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to give eligibility to NRIs for voting and contesting in the general elections, Lok Sabha elections and Vidhan Sabha elections; and
(b) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS(SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) & (b) No, Sir. Owing to practical and administrative difficulties, the proposal for grant of voting rights to non-resident Indians (that is, those who are not ordinarily resident in India) has not been found feasible.