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ELECTIONS (Proxy voting (Voting options in India (3 ways: In person, By…
ELECTIONS
Simultaneous Elections
CEC view
Not possible to hold simultaneous elections immediately , due to shortage of EVM, VVPAT
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Pros
will ensure consistency, continuity
and saves time from election process-> more focus on governance
MCCs disruption works on development, essential services can be reduced
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Since elections are on religious polarising lines
-fewer such instances, the better
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Cons
Politicians remain mindful of
electorate's needs because of
frequent polls., else they will wake up in final year only
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National issues may eclipse State concerns
in the minds of the voter and indirectly hurt regional parties
National and state issues are different, and will blur the judgement of people
Proxy voting
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Existing rules
As per Registration of Electors
Rules, 1960, Physical presence of voter is necessary
This causes hardship of travel for overseas diaspora, which is at 16 million(Largest) as per UN
Voting options in India
3 ways: In person, By post, Through a proxy
Under proxy voting, registered elector can delegate voting power to a representative
Only "classified service voter" which includes members of Armed forces are allowed to nominate a proxy and vote by postal ballot
History of this Case
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Apprehensions
Suffers from inherent problem of 'Trust deficiency'
And violates principle of 'secrecy of voting" and "free and fair elections"
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Comitte set up to deliberate: recommended that NRI be given additional options of e-postal ballot and proxy voting.