Ex-CEC Quraishi bats for making right to vote a fundamental right

Former CEC S Y Quraishi advocates for the right to vote as a fundamental right. He questions why the right not to vote is constitutional but voting is not. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also supports elevating voting rights to a fundamental status. This move aims to protect against voter suppression and arbitrary disqualifications. Historical discussions and recent judicial opinions highlight this ongoing debate.

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