Compulsory voting is not practical in India, says Zaidi I

Source: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasim Zaidi
He said the idea of compulsory voting has not been found so practical in India
However, comparative benefits of compulsory voting and education-led mobilisation of voters will be worth examining
The government had earlier said it would not be possible to bring in a law that punishes those who do not vote
The govt. statement had been in reference to a private members Bill in the LS on compulsory voting