Chapter 3

NCERT
Class 9
Political Science
Solutions
8. Chinappa was convicted of torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practising untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principles of democratic elections?

Question:

Chinappa was convicted of torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practising untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principles of democratic elections?

Answer:

The ability to run for government should not be granted to criminals who have violated the law and harmed other people. Such criminals are incapable of advancing the nation and would cause unrest in society if they were voted to govern. The nation would only see a rise in crimes.

Candidates wishing to contend for government must submit a legal declaration in accordance with recent directives from the Supreme Court. The candidates must disclose their educational background, their obligations and assets, and whether they are the subject of any significant criminal charges that are now pending against them in their declaration. Voters will find all of this information useful in selecting the candidates contesting the elections.

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