Currently the situation of Indian Parliament is such that every one in four MP has a criminal background or a criminal case registered against him. Well as is expected in any other other 'free' country, India too has in laws that all men are to be considered as not guilty unless convicted. But the problem is that the judiciary here is too overloaded and too slow for any conviction to happen. Partly because of three courts of appeal and partly cause of police inefficiency (includes corruption etc). Whatever be the cause the truth is that hardly ever any sitting MP has been convicted for any crime. But here are some steps that may help in criminals reconsidering their entry in politics atleast directly:
- First whenever any person is elected as MP, MLA or any other Elected Representative all cases pending against him are transferred to a special fast-track court with a special CBI type authority investigating them.
- Make appointment for CBI Chief, Chief Election Officer and Chief Justice as election of President is held. There is still scope for favoritism but its better that government directly appointing them.
Few more thing that can be done to really improve the situation are:
- Option of 'None of the Above' in voting list (has also been suggested by EC). It was also suggested that if the above option wins the majority then the candidates cannot appear in re-poll.
- Next, American style we can have properly organised debates between party leaders which are telecasted by all the channels. What we have right now is that top leaders of parties come in different channels and its more a show of who has a louder voice than of issues. The debates should be conducted by any known neutral authority and direct questions must be asked pertaining to present issues. With a growing of young and educated class of voters it will help them more in deciding whom to vote for.
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