The right to vote in India is a constitutional right subject to specific disqualifications. Mental instability and conviction leading to imprisonment for a certain duration are disqualifications. NRI status does not automatically confer voting rights. Serving IPS officers are eligible to vote.
Under prevailing Indian Laws, who amongst the following can vote in the general elections?
Asked in ASSISTANT ENGINEER(ELECTRICAL) 2016 · VETERINARY OFFICER(VO) 2020 · Topic: The Citizenship (Rights available exclusively to Citizens)
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