India

MEA nod to allow NRI e-ballots

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has written to the Election Commission favouring its recent proposal to allow non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote remotely through electronically-transmitted postal ballot system (ETPBS) from their country of residence. However, it has suggested that the poll body hold consultations with all stakeholders before rolling out the facility.

NRIs, as per the current election laws, must cast their vote at their respective constituencies in India

EC indicated that the poll panel will, as indicated by MEA, start consultations soon with NRI associations and various ministries and departments that will be involved in the exercise

The ETPBS facility is already extended to service voters that include members of the Armed forces and para-military forces. as well as government employees serving abroad.

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