Voters prescription Close to the election time ,voters are in a flurry to prescribe solutions, but is there apatient, who will be willing to dutifully abide? No sooner the results are declared, the winners are free to make the decision, irrespective of the party, voters or the moral ethical prinnciples.An opportunity to be with those in power is their predominant aim and obviously the reason is development of the constituency albeit carmouflaging their own,The antidefection law is toothless.The defectors resign and are re lected by the very same voters.or onethird defect to greener pastures till the next term.Neither the voter or party has any recourse.The clamour for recall is non starter and provision of NOTA, IS TOO symbolic. When parties loose,theu resort to poaching more easy and convenient, of course, though it comes with a stiff price and demand for position PARTIES cannot digest being in the desert,wilderness of opposition hence flout all norms and bend legislations. Parties are not serious about a Full proof anti defection laws as everyone stands to gain.Simple solutions, limit term in office for two terms.Then all those who defect,includinndepend ents defying will of voters,their manifestos and solemn promises be barred for two terms from contesting elections or occupying any position of power and administrative posts. It will do away with prolonged court cases and purposive delays by speaker or his bias decisions to protect the fectors and safeguard party s fortunes.The lure of tax free perks, influence,position,pensions makes it most attractive profession sans educational qualifications and experience and needs to be diluted keeping common man in mind, remembering it as a social service,not gainful employment The voters are taken for a ride and can do nothing about it ,accept to hold their vote or demand a price ,neither of which makes significant dent of electoral results with illiterate masses being in the majority
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
