Nandan Sharalaya and Shruti Kedia / HuffPo
As India struggles to come to terms with the economics of politics, it is now widely acknowledged that election expenditure (Vidhan Sabha) cannot be limited to a paltry Rs 28 lakhs. Stipulated with the good intention of making elections accessible to people of modest means, the low limits ignore the numerous expenses associated with election campaigns. As a result, election expenditure limits have driven campaign spending underground and have forced candidates to under-declare expenses. This ensures that only tainted candidates with illegal money and the networks and capacity to spend it can possibly thrive under such distorted conditions. more
As India struggles to come to terms with the economics of politics, it is now widely acknowledged that election expenditure (Vidhan Sabha) cannot be limited to a paltry Rs 28 lakhs. Stipulated with the good intention of making elections accessible to people of modest means, the low limits ignore the numerous expenses associated with election campaigns. As a result, election expenditure limits have driven campaign spending underground and have forced candidates to under-declare expenses. This ensures that only tainted candidates with illegal money and the networks and capacity to spend it can possibly thrive under such distorted conditions. more
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