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COMPULSORY VOTING NEWS
Compulsory voting is against principles of democracy: MoS
August 06, 2022 3:12 am
Baghel said he agreed with the sentiment of the members on compulsory voting, but it was not practical to penalise people for not exercising their franchise.
Gujarat govt plans Rs 100-fine on those who don’t vote in local polls
August 07, 2015 3:44 am
Absentees would be first sent a notice and later a hearing would be held, the sources said.
Karnataka: Governor nod for bill making vote must
May 01, 2015 2:36 am
The bill makes voting compulsory but violations will not attract legal sanctions.
Forcefeeding democracy
November 18, 2014 12:27 am
Compulsory voting hasn’t had intended effects in countries that tried it out.
Letters to the editor
November 12, 2014 12:04 am
This will automatically improve voter turnouts. There are many citizens who do not bother to enrol in voters’ lists.
Making numbers count
December 08, 2013 4:38 am
EC say cleaner electoral rolls achieved through de-duplication software,massive enrollment of new voters and awareness drives are the main reasons for the sharp rise in voting percentages.
Obliged to Vote
October 20, 2013 1:30 am
In the last week of September,the Supreme Court passed orders giving voters the right to negative voting.
Advani endorses Narendra Modi's view on compulsory voting
October 06, 2013 12:51 pm
Advani welcomed the Supreme Court suggestion that people should have the option of a negative vote.
Make voting compulsory: BJP
September 29, 2013 2:15 am
Political parties are gearing up to push their demand for making voting compulsory.
Modi now bats for compulsory voting
September 28, 2013 2:03 am
Many citizens are disturbed by the large amounts of money being spent on elections.
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