poll reform india 20th nov 2011

POLL REFORM INDIA

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Every Citizen of India wants it to be Free from “3C‟s”-

C for Communalism, C for Casteism and C for Corruption.

Most of the People who represent us follow either of these

3C‟s, So we need to get rid of them and elect better people.

Electoral Reforms is the answer to the problem.

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You Pick up candidate of any party, Candidates are selected

on the basis of their Religion ,Caste, Money and Muscle

Power, instead of qualities like Education, administrative skills

etc. The Electoral Process which helps in running the whole

country is full of loopholes and need radical reforms. This also

results in massive corruption.

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Every Political Party should select their candidates not on the

basis of Religion or Caste, But on the basis of his/her qualities

and work. If a political party uses „Religion or Caste‟ during

Election Campaign and selects candidates on that

basis, then a strong law must be in place against such

parties, In fact they should be derecognized.


Criminalisation of Politics- This is one of the most important

reasons for the falling standards of our polity. To prevent

muscle power in politics, a strong law should be in place and

every political party should have the moral responsibility to

stop such elements from entering into their organisation.

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Right from the Goswami Committee report (1990) to the

Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2010) there

have been many proposals to review the Electoral System, but there has been no initiative to implement it.

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Constitution is Supreme.

The Election Commission of India has time and again proposed

Electoral Reforms, But the Political System has not

implemented these reforms.


We impose full faith in the Indian Constitution and our democracy.

We believe that our Democracy can be strengthened by our

Constitution which was created in 1950 by our forefathers . It is clear

that with the passage of time there has been a downfall in the

functioning of our democratic institutions. Therefore, we need

reforms to strengthen our democratic structure.

This Campaign urges the Government to implement those

reforms as soon as possible.

„Poll Reforms India‟ would Create Better Governance and

would immensely benefit the image of Indian Politicians

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POLL REFORM INDIA

MAJOR PROPOSALS


State Funding of Elections1.1 For good and talented candidates to enter electoral

politics, and to prevent illicit funds in elections, it is

necessary for the State to enable funding of the electoral

process.


1.2 The Campaign Material must be

allotted by Election Commission

, according to a fixed quota.

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1.3 What is a fixed quota?The election commission has allotted a fixed quota/

ceiling in Lok Sabha and State Assembly. We accept

the fixed ceiling.

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•Lok Sabha Election - Fixed Ceiling of 25 lakh rupees.

•State Assembly Elections - Fixed Ceiling of 10 lakh rupees.

•In addition, we also propose a fixed quota for reserved

seats.

•Lok Sabha Elections - 15 lakh rupees.

•State Assembly Elections - 7 lakh rupees.

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2.Only a candidate who is a

member of a political party for at least

3 years must be given an election

ticket.

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2.1 This is to prevent candidates with personal

interests, opportunistic party politics and to

encourage true democratic process.

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2.2 The Election Commission should bring a provision

which makes it mandatory for candidates to declare

atleast 3 tasks for „Social Service‟ which they have

undertaken and have benefited the society by that.

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3 Criminalisation of politics3.1 In order to prevent the use of money power, muscle

power and criminals in politics and to encourage

candidates with clean record, it is necessary to

implement these proposals.


3.2 If a Court of law has framed charges

against a candidate punishable up to 5

years, then the candidate must be disqualified

from the ongoing electoral process.

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3.3 More stringent punishments for

Electoral Offences. Right Now Fine is

Rs 500 (1920 Act)

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4 Minimum Education Qualification4.1 In the context of Right to Education, The Election

Commission should make a mandatory educational

qualification, minimum upto class 12 for candidates

standing in elections.

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4.2 If securing a job of the lowest order in a

Government institution requires a minimum

qualification, why is there no such minimum

prescribed qualification for representatives of the

people?


5.1 Every Seat should be declared a “Women

Seat After 2 Elections. There should be minimum

33% Women Reservation

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5.2 This would encourage "women

power" in electoral politics and would

reduce the "male supremacy".


6.1 If a political party has prime face

indulged in misuse of religion and

caste, the High Court should institute an

enquiry.

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6.2 Fast Track and Special Courts should be

established in order to hear and adjudicate

such matters. Apart from this, a regulatory

body should be established.

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Ban on Opinion Polls and Exit Polls


Political Parties be legally required to

get their accounts audited annually.

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TMC AIADMK JD (U)INC


Candidate should be barred to

contest if he/she fails to lodge

electoral expenses


Legal action in a court of law be

taken if a candidate shows a false

affidavit


„None of the Above‟

Option on Ballot Paper

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Increase in the amount of security

deposit in order to discourage non-

serious candidates.



Strengthening the Election

Commission of India with more

funds and human resources.


Registration of voter

throughout the 5 year paper.


Large number of polling booths

should be established - minimum 1

pooling booth for every 5000

people.

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Small constituencies

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These are some basic Electoral Reforms which

“Poll Reform India” is proposing. To Join the

Campaign-

Visit: www.pollreformindia.com

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Our Aim: If we want to dream of a society, free of 3c‟s

(Communalism, Casteism and Corruption) then we

would like to see these provisions implemented in

letter and in spirit , so that we can create Mahatma‟s

India.

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JAI HIND


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