Remote Voting

Remote Voting refers to all means which allow electors to vote from locations other than the polling station assigned to the location where they are registered to vote. The remote voting location can be either abroad or from within the country. It comprises both electronic voting and non-electronic voting mechanisms.

Benefits of Remote Voting

• A solution to disenfranchisement of Voters
• Increase in Voting Turnout
• Promote Inclusion

Challenges associated with Remote Voting

Legal

• Amendments will be needed in Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951; Conduct of Election Rules, 1961; and The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
• The ‘Migrant voter’ will ....