Botvinnik Smyslov re match clause

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soulpower74

I have always  wondered why Smyslov  was not granted a rematch as an Ex World  Champion ? I suppose  I have the same question  about Tal. Smyslov  had to win two Candidates  Tournaments  to secure his place in Championship  matches and Botvinnik  was able to secure re matches without having to go through Candidates  tournaments . Seems grossly  unfair to me.

EJAY