Further, it states that compulsory voting promotes political participation by making voting a civic duty.
“When voting is compulsory, people are more likely to take an interest in politics and become engaged in the democratic process,” it explains.
This, as per the plea, can help overcome voter apathy, a significant problem in India. It claims that compulsory voting can help restore faith in the democratic process and encourage people to become more involved in politics.
“Many people are disillusioned with the political system and feel that their votes do not count. Compulsory voting can help to restore faith in the democratic process and encourage people to become more involved in politics,” the PIL goes on to state.
Source: Barandbench
