Post elections Antidefection law is turned redundant with two-thirds defection and now emboldened with court order.No democracy in the world such defections and poaching exists.The habitual defectors are planning their strategy.Voters then can do nothing.The idea of sit in at their residence is no deterent , neither oaths and sworn affidavits.Change parties and individuals every time.Boycot may be a better alternative.Serve no invitations or to preside, inaugurate ,raise toasts.Do not visit them for any personal favours.The hopeful visits with presents are useless efforts.Nothing more then frequent inquiries keeps you in their bondage Simple legislation of maximum two terms ,ban defectors for two terms,and from holding any office of profit.Independents contesting elections be stopped, if two party system does not materialise.Voters ditched for thei loyalty need facility of recall.Emoluments, freebies be decided by a commission and pensions should be discontinued.Legislators resigning and seeking reelection must pay for the costs. Voters rights must be safeguarded and not emphasize on duty to vote.Who will legislate without ambiguity to stop the mockery of democracy and are voters reelecting defectors over and over not guilty? Is state funding of elections diminish the money power? The secrecy on identity of purchaser of electoral bonds is a joke and benefits the ruling party most Parties defy EC by giving tickets to accused or convicted criminals. The bill to give thirty three percent reservation is Languishing in limbo BJP with majority has not noted it forward while assuring of women reforms , schemes for vote purpose only Has anyway in state or centre promise election reforms on recall or defections?
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
