Can OCI Cardholders Engage in Political Activities in India?

DL Posted by: David Lucas
• 09 June, 2025
6 Reply

No, OCI cardholders cannot engage in political activities in India they don’t have the right to vote or contest elections in India, they cannot hold public offices and they cannot hold institutional posts like president, judge supreme court, or high court.

Tags : PIO to OCI, PIO to OCI Conversion

  • Nisha Malhotra 17 June, 2025

    Not at all, an OCI card doesn't permit you dual citizenship. It is a visa that is valid for life, allowing you to enter and exit India. An OCI cardholder can become an Indian citizen, but they must fulfill specific eligibility criteria. Once they become an Indian citizen, they may be allowed to engage in any political activities in India.

  • Dhruv Bhandari 16 June, 2025

    No, OCI does not allow engaging in political activity or give any political rights. The registered OCI cardholder will not be granted all the rights provided to an Indian citizen, as OCI doesn't confer dual citizenship.

  • Shruti Vohra 12 June, 2025

    OCI cardholders don’t have any political rights they cannot cast a vote or hold any government offices.

  • Sakshi Chhabra 12 June, 2025

    No, neither can an OCI cardholder engage in political activities in India, nor can they hold a government job. They are also not allowed to hold constitutional posts, such as President, Vice President, or Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court.

  • Yuvraj Dahiya 11 June, 2025

    As an OCI cardholder, you are not eligible to participate in any political activities in India. Having an OCI card may provide you with several benefits, but it also comes with some restrictions, one of which is being prohibited from engaging in political activities, casting a vote in elections, or serving as a member of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, or Parliament.

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