Mains Answer Writing - 8 Nov, 2025

GS2

Indian Polity

10 marks

Discuss the distinction between the ‘right to vote’ and the ‘freedom of voting’ in the context of the Supreme Court’s observations on uncontested elections and the NOTA option.

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Begin with a clear distinction: Define right to vote as a statutory right under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and freedom of voting as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a).
Explain with context: Mention the current case on uncontested elections and NOTA, showing how the Centre differentiates between the two — i.e., freedom of voting applies only when polling occurs.
Conclude with implications: Highlight how this distinction affects electoral choice, democratic participation, and the expression of dissent in India’s electoral process.

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