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Which of the following statements is correct about the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 passed by both Houses of the Parliament during the Monsoon session, 2010?

  1. The Bill provides voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

  2. The Bill provides for government audit of election expenses

  3. The Bill allows Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to contest elections in India

  4. The Bill provides for e-filing of election papers by candidates
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Explanation

Parliament has approved voting rights for non-resident Indians in elections with the Lok Sabha adopting the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 on September 1, 2010. The Rajya Sabha had passed the Bill earlier. The Bill aims at providing rights to Indians who had gone abroad for employment or education, but had not obtained citizenship of the country where they were residing now, to get registered in the electoral rolls and vote in elections to legislatures and Parliament. The voting rights are available for Indian passport holders only. The Bill does not confer on the NRIs the right to contest elections. The NRIs would be allowed to register as voters in the constituency from where they obtained their passports. Internet voting was one option the government would consider.

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