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The Supreme Court revealed that in 2023, over
2,000 criminal cases involving Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of
Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were resolved.
The court's affidavit highlighted the filing
of 1,746 new criminal cases against these political figures.
Additionally, it was noted that 501 candidates
with pending criminal cases are participating in the Lok Sabha elections during
the initial phases.
This data sheds light on the prevalent issue
of criminalization in politics and the significant number of legal challenges
faced by elected representatives.
My Take:
In my blog from
2017 titled "Dance of Democracy,"
I delved into the
alarming statistics of criminal cases against politicians. I had highlighted
the prediction of a considerable percentage of MLAs with pending criminal cases
contesting state elections, emphasizing the need for transparency and
accountability in our political system.
The current
situation, as revealed by the recent Supreme Court disclosure, validates the
concerns raised earlier. The persisting trend of candidates with criminal
backgrounds participating in elections underscores the necessity for stringent
measures to uphold the purity of democratic processes.
B.
Model
Code of Hypocrite Conduct
In another blog post from 2017, "Model
Code of Hypocrite Conduct,"
I discussed the
issue of criminal charges against legislators. The blog pondered on the number
of tainted legislators and the potential implications of their disqualification
due to criminal convictions.
The Supreme Court's
directive to expedite the trials of lawmakers facing criminal cases resonates
with the urgency highlighted in my previous blog.
The call for
establishing special courts to swiftly address these cases aligns with the
solution proposed earlier to streamline legal proceedings concerning elected
representatives.
Call to Action:
To the Chief Justices of High Courts and
concerned authorities, it is imperative to heed the Supreme Court's call to
expedite the legal proceedings against sitting and ex-legislators facing
criminal charges.
Establishing Special Courts dedicated to
resolving these cases promptly is crucial to ensure accountability and uphold
the integrity of the electoral process.
Let us work together to address the issue of
criminalization in politics and promote transparency and ethical conduct among
our elected officials.
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With regards,
www.HemenParekh.ai / 17
Nov 2024
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