Whenever its demanded in country for the criticism of any sort of crime related people to participate in the election, every-time this demand comes to a painful halt. Indian politics still allow the people with the charges of crime to participate in the national elections. At least people whose crimes are proven should not be allowed to do so for a better aspect of politics in country.
People standing for the election should be demanded to produce their income information’s and a proof that they r free of any crimes or any sort of allegations. People should be given the option of NOTA for the option to improve politics. Acc. to the association for democratic reform at present Lok Sabha has 179 members against whom any sort of charges are filed including murders, kidnapping and rape cases. Election committee should give this topic an eye so that the temple of democracy can be vindicated with such crime charged people otherwise in coming future politics would just be a shed for criminals.
In principle, NOTA is a superb idea. What better way to support a system while punishing those who do not serve it well? The embarrassment alone of having a large number of voters opt for NOTA should spur better performance by our representatives.
Moreover, it would stem the tide of political apathy in Pakistan. Yes, our politicians are corrupt. Yes, they are misogynists. Yes, many of them are incompetent. Yes, few have done enough to develop their constituencies or promote the interests of those they represent. But we have suffered for too long by conflating the caliber of our politicians with the democratic system itself. The NOTA vote would help decouple the two, instilling regard for a system that allows you to be heard, and demand better from your representatives.
The writer is an Engineering Graduate & Young Columnist
Very Good thought