Question

Elucidate some of the recent efforts taken in our country to reform political parties and its leaders. 5Marks

Answer 1

THE ELECTION COMMISION HAS MADE IT MANDITORY FOR PARTIES TO CONDUCT INTERNAL ELECTIONS AND FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS.

THE SUPREME COURT HAS MADE IT MANDITORY FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE  AN AFFIDAVIT STATING DETAILS ABOUT THE CRIMINAL CASES PENDING AGAINST HIM AND SHOW HIS EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS TOO.
The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. This was done because many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. Now, if any MLA or MP changes parties, he or she will lose the seat in the legislature.
The Supreme Court passed an order to reduce the influence of money and criminals. Now, it is mandatory for every candidate who contests elections to file an AFFIDAVIT) giving details of his property and criminal cases pending against him. The new system has made a lot of information available to the public. But there is no system of check if the information given by the candidates is true.
The Election Commission passed an order making it necessary for political parties to hold their organisational elections and file their income tax returns. The parties have started doing so but sometimes it is mere formality. It is not clear if this step has led to greater internal democracy in political parties.
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