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General Forum: Current 'Affairs' | | Parliament passes Dual Citizenship bill for NRIs. Should NRIs be given voting rights in elections? | |
| Voting is a fundamental right to a citizen.
Posted by: Mr. M Kumar N At: 1, Aug 2005 12:25:35 PM IST
No doubt this is a step in right direction. A boon for many Indians. I have seen very less persons (NRI's) desire to vote, not many are keen.
Posted by: DoBoy At: 31, Jul 2005 2:12:02 PM IST
1)After all, what is the total number of NRIs compared to the total population of the country?
2) Most of them have gone out not because of glamour. It was because of lack of meaningful opportunities in India, commensurate with their qualifications, abilities & aptitudes.
In many cases, it was compulsion for survival too.
3) Certainly they are contributing for the economy & prosperity of this country. Then, should they not be given a fair deal?
4) What is the number of their votes compared to the 'en bloc' bogus votes that are being cast in this country by way of rowdyism & partial 'blessings' of our returning officers etc.?
Posted by: SATYA RAMA PRASAD KALLURI At: 31, Jul 2005 1:26:44 PM IST
Government is considering a proposal to allow NRIs holding Indian passports to vote in the elections in the country, Overseas Indians Minister Jagdish Tytler told the Rajya Sabha. "We are very seriously considering the proposal made by political leaders from Kerala in this regard," Tytler said intervening in the discussion on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill which was later unanimously passed by the House. Those NRIs holding Indian passports if they were present in the country at the time of elections are being considered for voting, subject to clearance by the Election Commission. The Bill, which replaces an ordinance issued on June 12, provides for dual citizenship for People of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians from 16 countries excluding Pakistan and Bangladesh. But the Bill makes it clear that People of Indian Origin and NRIs entitled to dual citizenship would, however, not have the right to franchise or seek elections to Parliament or State Assemblies. The dual citizenship facility was mainly for hassle-free and frequent entry into the country. Laws in 71 countries allowed dual citizenship and the government would gradually extend this facility to overseas citizens of India in course of time.
Posted by: Site Administrator At: 30, Jul 2005 8:02:32 PM IST
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