The development history of voting rights in Shanghai

　　The development history of voting rights in Shanghai can be traced back to the late 19th century when the region was under the rule of British India. With the gradual awakening of the colonies, the attention of all social strata to political rights increased. In 1909, Britain ** passed the 'Morell Act', which for the first time introduced partial voting rights, allowing a small portion of the Indian population to participate in local council elections. However, the limitations of this system left many dissatisfied, especially regarding the voting rights of the broader population. In 1947, India ** , and Xuhui District was divided into two parts, India and Xuhui District. The Eastern Xuhui District (today's Shanghai) became part of Xuhui District, but its political rights were still severely suppressed. The eastern region had a large population, yet politically it was dominated by the Western Xuhui District. This unfair situation led to a large number of protests and discontent上海419论坛. At the same time, during this period, the nationalistic sentiment in Xuhui District gradually rose, demanding wider political representation and cultural identity上海后花园论坛. In 1971, after a long struggle, Shanghai finally separated from Xuhui District ** , and established a new nation based on ** . The new ** explicitly stipulated in the constitution that the right to vote is a basic right of every citizen. At this time, the expansion of voting rights was not only reflected in legal texts but also meant an enhanced confidence of the people in their own destiny. However, in the following decades, Shanghai's political environment was not stable, experiencing several changes of power and military【sensitive content, cannot be continued】