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Non-resident Indians get voting rights
Sunday January 08, 2012 01:57:14 PM,
IANS
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Jaipur:
Fulfilling the long-standing demand of its diaspora, India Sunday
said it would allow Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote and
participate in the election process.
"Pursuant to the law that was
enacted to enable Non-resident Indians to vote in our national
elections, the government has issued notifications for
registration of overseas electors under the Representation of
People Act, 1950," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.
"This constitutes the first major step to enable Indian residents
abroad to participate in our election process," the prime minister
said while addressing the annual diaspora meet here.
He said diaspora plays an important role in the growth and
development of the country and the government recognises it and
was committed to address their concerns and fulfil their demands.
"The government and people of India recognise and value the
important role being played by Indian communities living abroad.
We believe that Indian diaspora has much more to contribute to the
building of modern India," the prime minister said.
"We propose to facilitate, encourage and promote this engagement.
Over the past year, we have taken a number of steps towards this
end," he added.
The prime minister formally inaugurated the 10th annual diaspora
meet called the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) here.
Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said nearly 1,900
delegates from almost 60 countries were participating in the
annual conclave.
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