Question

Class 6Social ScienceWhat is Government

Gandhiji strongly believed that every adult in India should be given the right to vote. However, a few people don't share his views. They feel that illiterate people, who are mainly poor, should not be given the right to vote. What do you think? Do you think this would be a form of discrimination? Give five points to support your view and share these with the class.

Verified Answer

Denying poor and illiterate people from voting do not sound good. Yes, this is a form of discrimination.

All adult should have right to vote because:

  • People should not be discriminated on the basis of illiteracy and poverty.
  • Illiterate and poor people are also the citizens of the country and hence should not be debarred from voting.
  • All citizens are equal in the eyes of constitution.