Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right (opens original article in a new tab)

Congress urged elevating the right to vote as a fundamental right, drawing parallels to the Supreme Court's recent recognition of footpath walking as a fundamental right, to protect against voter suppression and ensure judicial oversight.

• Congress advocates making the right to vote a fundamental right, citing Supreme Court's recognition of footpath walking as a fundamental right.
• Jairam Ramesh highlighted historical debates on voting rights and criticized the Election Commission's partisan functioning.
• The move aims to provide judicial safeguards against voter suppression and arbitrary disqualifications under the SIR process.