Congress Suggests Declaring Right to Vote a Fundamental Right

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has called for the Right to Vote to be declared a fundamental right. This suggestion came in the wake of a Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the right to walk on a demarcated footpath as a fundamental right.

Ramesh stated that the right to vote holds paramount importance. He argued that elevating it to a fundamental right is crucial for safeguarding Indian democracy in its current state.

The Congress leader's statement highlights a perspective on strengthening democratic processes through constitutional recognition of voting rights.