Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right
The Congress party has advocated for elevating the right to vote to a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution to prevent voter suppression. Party leader Jairam Ramesh cited the Election Commission's alleged partisan behavior as a primary reason for this constitutional upgrade.
Why it matters
This proposal challenges the current legal status of voting in India and reflects deep-seated political distrust regarding electoral integrity.
The Congress on Sunday (June 21, 2026) made a strong pitch for making the right to vote a fundamental right, saying it would be a powerful step in putting in place safeguards against voter suppression or arbitrary disqualifications that have taken place in different states in “astronomical numbers” under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
The article centers on the Congress party's critique of the current government and the Election Commission.
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