Why is it wrong to force a voter to reveal their choice during polling?
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Correct answer: It violates the right to secret voting and the voter’s freedom of choice
Voting must be secret so that every voter can choose a candidate without fear, pressure or influence. Forcing a voter to disclose their choice violates the right to a secret ballot and the freedom to vote independently. It has no connection with the size of the electoral roll or the speed of an EVM. Exam tip: Link secret ballot with a voter’s free and fair choice.
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It violates the right to secret voting and the voter’s freedom of choice
Why is this the correct answer?
Voting must be secret so that every voter can choose a candidate without fear, pressure or influence. Forcing a voter to disclose their choice violates the right to a secret ballot and the freedom to vote independently. It has no connection with the size of the electoral roll or the speed of an EVM. Exam tip: Link secret ballot with a voter’s free and fair choice.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Electoral Politics. Topic: Polling and counting of votes.
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