Multiple choice general knowledge

Which is the first state in India to make voting compulsory in Local Body elections?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharastra

  3. Punjab

  4. Gujarat

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat became the first Indian state to make voting compulsory in local body elections through the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2009. This was a significant electoral reform. Other states like Punjab have considered similar measures but Gujarat was the pioneer.