Legislators switching parties The only defection law that can be effective is draw a legislation that will deter such Aya Ram Gaya Ram will not be tabled by any political party to protect their own interest a simple and effective legislation be” Any legislator whether belonging to party or independent the moment he shifts allegiance, resigns must be debarred immediately from holding any office for a period of 5 years and even contesting again, shall also lose all previous privileges associated with it .The independents included shall not align or cannot support any party .The present anti defection laws have inbuilt safety valves ,to purposely facilitate defection and makes mockery of such laws in force Once elected legislators are free to trade themselves and voters have to helpless viewers
The legislators find switching sides very lucrative business. They demand ministerial berths jostling for power, position in addition to monetary benefits of unimaginable proportions that change hands The electorate cannot absolve itself from this malaise and cancer, as they are absolutely responsible. How does a defector, even after resigning from party on whose ticket was elected wins again on different party label by the very same electorate? Instead of being rejected ,the voters side with him for whatever reasons, they may be thus making a common cause with his motives to subvert legally the democratic principle. The reasons, justification for change of parties is hogwash and development is common thread. The State is also burdened with unnecessary expenses in conducting fresh elections and such expenses may also be recovered from those ,who force fresh elections .If only the voters knew the monetary benefits that accrue to the members, they would be shocked. Without education, experience it is the best profession in India today .The only remedy available with the voters is to constantly change legislators, in spite of tall promises full filled or waiting to be full filled No party is willing to limit the term to maximum of two terms They would wish to die with boots on Nelson Lopes Chinchinim