Voting should be made compulsory . But options should be given like E- Voting, a second chance for voting and virtual voting.

Public should be made aware of voting. They should be taught about the strength of vote.

Making voting compulsory is not democratic since one cannot force things..However, more awareness is needed and encouragement like being able to cast their votes online etc should be looked into. Giving a holiday is not the best option since many office goers go on holiday raher than wait to cast their vote..

As awareness and importance of the vale of one's vote increase we are observing increased voting percentages. Rural voters seem to be voting more than urban voters. The e-voting facility should be made more widespread and may become popular and also help reduce load on voting booths. It may also induce the pampered and lazy city voter to vote.-

Democracy ensures dignity and promotes freedom to the citizens. Besides spreading awareness about the importance of exercising franchise in a Democratic set up, some alternative ways like e-Voting can be tried.

Compulsory voting is undemocratic. Many may not like to vote for any available candidate. That is why NOTA has been introduced. People should be encouraged to vote but this should be by persuasion rather than compulsion. If I am compelled to vote against my will, most probably, I shall vote NOTA, which serves no purpose.   

Gujarat has passed a compulsory voting bill for stae bodies elections but it is still not notified. Fines and jail sentences have been proposed for failure to vote.

vijay wrote:

Gujarat has passed a compulsory voting bill for stae bodies elections but it is still not notified. Fines and jail sentences have been proposed for failure to vote.

But this tantamount to violation of Democratic norms.

Please tell your favourite party .

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