- 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
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