CRIMINALISATION OF DEMOCRACY
It is high time that we Indians should realise the truth that we are not ruled by political parties with any ideology but by many number of criminals who have committed murder, attempt to murder, crime against women and the like. The 16th Lok Sabha recorded the highest number of members with criminal cases against them; a whopping 34%. This figure was quoted by The Hindu from a report compiled by the Association of Democratic Reforms. Among the states, however, credit go to Maharashtra, UP and Bihar with the highest number of elected members with criminal cases against them. There is another blazing account that 82% of the newly elected MPs and MLAs of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha have serious criminal charges against them. Further to these 18% of cabinet ministers have criminal charges against them including crime against women, murder and attempt to murder. If we allow these criminals to rule us what can we expect from them? Can any woman be safe in India? Can the life of any individual