Urgent Need for Electoral Reforms to Combat Criminalization of Politics
The article discusses the problem of criminals being involved in politics in India. It emphasizes the importance of democracy and the need for electoral reforms to keep the electoral process free from criminal influence. The goal is to ensure that elections attract honest and talented individuals, and to break the criminal-political nexus. The article suggests that strict measures and legislation are needed to achieve this, including regulating party funds and setting up special courts for criminal cases in politics. Ultimately, the aim is to restore public trust in politics and democracy in India.