In a recent update on India’s political landscape, it has been reported that almost half of the Members of Parliament (MPs) in the current session are facing criminal investigations, with serious charges including rape, murder, and kidnapping among them. This trend marks a 55% increase in the number of MPs with criminal charges since 2009. Despite this, candidates with criminal charges have been notably more likely to win their elections compared to those without. Additionally, the composition of the new Parliament reflects significant underrepresentation of women and Muslims, with women MPs constituting only 14% of the elected members and the governing coalition not including a single Muslim MP, despite Muslims making up 14% of India’s population.
- Almost half of the MPs in the current session have criminal cases against them, with 31% facing serious charges.
- There has been a 55% increase in the number of MPs facing criminal charges since 2009.
- Candidates facing criminal charges are almost four times more likely to win their elections than those without charges.
- The current governing coalition does not include a single Muslim MP, though Muslims constitute 14% of India’s population.
- Only 14% of the MPs are women, significantly below the global average, despite women making up almost 49% of India’s population.
- A law was passed last year reserving 33% of seats for women in the Lower House of the Parliament, to be implemented after the next census.
- The BJP party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, failed to secure an absolute majority, leading to a coalition government with other parties.
- Political corruption and the lack of incentives to prevent individuals with criminal records from entering Parliament are highlighted as ongoing issues.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist agenda may face challenges due to the ideological differences within the coalition partners.
- Modi’s call for consensus and debate within Parliament contrasts with his historical governing style, focusing on economic reform and foreign policy as less contentious areas.
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