(a) whether the Government has taken any decision on extending voting rights to Non Resident Indians (NRIs); and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons thereof?
(a) whether the Government has taken any decision on extending voting rights to Non Resident Indians (NRIs); and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI P.P.CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (b): At present, under the provisions of section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 read with the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, Non Resident Indian voters can cast their vote in person in the constituency where their names are registered.