Overseas Indians can exercise franchise in an election to the Lok Sabha under which of the following conditions?
- 1. They must be citizens of India.
- 2. Their names must figure in the electoral roll.
- 3. They must be present in India to vote.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 only
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2020
1. They must be citizens of India. (Correct)
2. Their names must be registered and figure in the electoral roll of the constituency in India where they would have been ordinarily resident if they were living in India. (Correct)
3. They must be physically present in their registered constituency in India on the day of polling to cast their vote. (Correct – As per existing law requiring physical presence for casting the vote. While registration might not require presence, exercising the franchise (voting) historically required physical presence).
Therefore, all three conditions are necessary for an Overseas Indian to vote in a Lok Sabha election under the traditional system.