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(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)
TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES -16
1. How do large-scale voter roll revisions impact democratic legitimacy?
Large-scale voter roll revisions, such as those seen in West Bengal, raise fundamental concerns about democratic access and legitimacy. While administrative cleansing is necessary to remove duplicate or ineligible voters, excessive deletions risk disenfranchisement. The key issue lies in balancing accuracy with inclusivity. Delayed grievance redressal mechanisms further weaken electoral participation. Democratic legitimacy depends not only on free polling but also on fair preparation. Therefore, transparency, timely appeals, and institutional accountability are essential to ensure that procedural actions do not undermine substantive democratic rights.
2. Why is tribunal-based correction of electoral rolls often insufficient in practice?
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