Migrants' Voting Rights
Sri Lanka has long depended on the remittances of its citizens abroad, which sustain households and stabilise the balance of payments.
While economic remittances are celebrated, their democratic equivalent remains untapped.
"Democratic remittances", meaning the participation of migrants in elections, could substantially strengthen Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions.
- Reinforce their legitimacy
- Foster greater political accountability
Across South Asia, the disenfranchisement of absent citizens is being challenged, with Bangladesh placing diaspora participation in national elections on the reform agenda in 2024.
Author's summary: Migrants' voting rights are essential for Sri Lanka's democratic institutions.
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