Voting rights of emigrants

The issue of voting rights for emigrants has long stirred emotions and divided public opinion. Some argue that voting is an inseparable element of citizenship, independent of where one lives. Others respond: how can you co-decide about a country where you don’t live, don’t pay taxes, and don’t experience its realities? Supporters of restrictions emphasize that millions of votes cast from abroad can distort election results, especially when decisions are made by people driven by sentiment rather than consequences. There are even theories that some governments deliberately mobilize emigrants to manipulate outcomes. Should the right to vote be a privilege tied to genuine participation in a country’s life, or an inalienable right of every citizen?