India Scrutinizes Documents of 80 Million Voters in Bid to Root Out Foreign Immigrants
India's Election Commission is re-examining documents of nearly 80 million voters in an effort to identify and remove foreign-born individuals who are eligible to vote. The move aims to weed out illegal immigrants from participating in the country's democratic process.
India's Election Commission is re-scrutinizing nearly 80 million voter documents to identify and remove foreign illegal immigrants, prompting concerns over potential disenfranchisement of eligible citizens, amid a push for more stringent voter verification processes nationwide. The move aims to prevent ineligible individuals from casting votes in upcoming elections. Critics argue that the exercise may disproportionately affect marginalized communities and suppress voting rights. The initiative has sparked debate about the balance between security and democratic participation.
