Should active politicians be allowed to contest elections as per the recent plea in the Supreme Court
What is the argument surrounding the plea on barring active politicians from contests and holding office, discussed in the Supreme Court?
- One argument for barring active politicians from contesting elections is to reduce the influence of money and power in politics.
- It is also believed that such a restriction could promote fairness and level the playing field for all candidates.
- Proponents of the plea argue that active politicians may use their position to gain an unfair advantage over other candidates and abuse their power for personal gain.
- However, opponents of the plea argue that barring active politicians from contesting elections could violate their democratic right to participate in the political process.
- They contend that voters should have the right to choose their representatives freely, regardless of their current political position.
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