Jumping frogs Yet a second attempt to cross over after failure of the first botched efforts.The voters did show their annoyance by dumping the traitors. The reason for changing sides is crystal clear either for enrichment , position , power and also to hide their skeletons of misdeeds, politicians are not committing Harikari jeopardizing their career Besides the lure and enticements by ruling party to destroy opposition and strenghten their grip on power structure.Their ideologies were certified before elections to which they were bound by public religious oaths.Everyone is aware of witchunts and heat unleashed on Lobo and dissatisfaction of Kamat of being ignored and humiliated by Congress High command. What is the reason for the rest to make common cause with disgruntled elements ? The common thread running in all other states ruled by opposition need no exaggeration that power by all means is legitimate and legal That vote considered as sacred duty is a myth. No party is willing to tighten screws on defections laws A simple rule is that defectors must resign including independents and be banned for at least two terms.They should also not hold any office of profits under Govt.The entire cost of reelection must be recovered from the defector The voters are frustrated as beyond voting they can be ignored with impunity .Those voters who vote for note or considerations are shielded against these actions. Why do we not see defections in BJP party and that should provide a clue and a solution The ruling party deliberately ignores development equally in all constituencies so that MLA will not be able to show any progress going back to people Hence defections after election for development including self is an alibi no voter buys. What is the choice left for honest voter. It is a delima that defies satisfaction for democratic elections Dharnas and sit in at defectors residences will not stand the test of law Nelson Lopes Chinchinim