Of Crime and Politics: Should Law Breakers be Law Makers?
When we vote, it’s our duty to ensure that the MP & MLA is not a criminal. It’s the least we can do to uphold democracy.
A student of politics and international relations, K. Vijayakrishnan worked with the Secretariat of Lok Sabha at various levels for nearly 35 years. As part of his professional responsibilities, he facilitated capacity building of parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, and democracy stakeholders from many countries. An avid bibliophile, he also enjoys interacting with young scholars, especially on parliamentary dynamics and challenges facing the polity.
When we vote, it’s our duty to ensure that the MP & MLA is not a criminal. It’s the least we can do to uphold democracy.
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