Question : VOTING RIGHT TO NRIS



(a) the total number of NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) who have registered their names for casting vote during the last three years, country-wise;

(b) the total number of NRIs who casted their vote in the last assembly elections in five States, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to simplify the voting procedure for NRIs by providing other alternatives including postal voting, voting at Consulates in their respective countries, internet voting etc.;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)

(a) to (e) : The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.