Democratise Indian Legislatures

India’s deep rooted democracy has several in democratic and non-democratic practices. On the face of it it looks a good system based on democratic egos and principles. The truth, however, leads on questions and questionable behaviour.

There have always been ruling parties or ruling coalitions in power without any senblances of a mojority votes by people. Of course there have been exceptions in the beginning; soon after the independence from colonial rule.

What would be more prudent is proportional representation system for the political parties in the legislatures and Parliament. This would ensure that the party or the coalition in power will sure have the votes of majority.

The role on money and muscle power must be stopped or minimised. Online voting, with secure identification, in a transparent way should pave way for voting by the tech.savvy voters and those away for whatever reasons.

Political parties may be mandated to have proportional representation of women in legislatures.

Only people with clean records should be eligible to be holding public offices. Hate speeches, baseless allegations, foul language and abuses should be banned and punishable.

The hype created by all political parties,lobbyists, media should be controlled through code of conduct.

False declarations on qualifications, fake degrees,under disclosure on income and properties should be good reasons for disqualification and appropriate punishment under law.

The sum and substance is the aberrations of democratic principles and practices must stop and votes based proportional representation should prevail.