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By Means of Electoral Reforms": "Decriminalizing Politics
By Means of Electoral Reforms": "Decriminalizing Politics
BY MEANS
OF ELECTORAL REFORMS”
Submitted by
S.VIJAY LESHANTH
Reg. No. BC0150032
S. SHINY ANGEL
Reg. No. BA0150041
Submitted to
Mr. S. MOHAMMED AZAAD
Assistant Professor
DECLARATION
for award of degree in Under Graduate in Law to Tamil Nadu National Law School,
Tiruchirappalli, is my original research work. It and has not been formed basis for
award of any degree or diploma or fellowship or any other title to any other candidate
of any university.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank my Professor. Mr. S.
MOHAMMED AZAAD, from the bottom of my heart who have been of immense
help during moments of anxiety and torpidity while the project was taking its crucial
shape.
SANKARAN and the administrative staff of TNNLS who held the project in high
precious time is unforgettable and highly solicited. Their valuable advice and timely
supervision paved the way for the successful completion of this project.
Finally, I thank the Almighty who gave me the courage and stamina to confront
all hurdles during the making of this project. Words aren’t sufficient to acknowledge
‘Words are Poor Comforters’. I once again wholeheartedly and earnestly thank all the
people who were involved directly or indirectly during this project making which
S. VIJAY LESHANTH.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
DECLARATION ......................................................................................................................................... 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 4
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CRIMINALS, POLITICIANS AND CRIMINALIZATION IN POLITICS ............... Error! Bookmark not defined.
“CRIMINALISATION A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY” ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
ELECTORAL REFORMS .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
ANALYSIS OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND OF CANDIDATES OF LOK SABHA ELECTION 2019 PHASE 1
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MAJOR PARTY WISE CANDIDATES WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUND .... Error! Bookmark not defined.
SHARE OF WEALTH AMONG THE CANDIDATES ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
DETAILED ANALYSIS ON CANDIDATES WHO HAVE DECLARED CRIMINAL CASES: .... Error! Bookmark
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ELECTION COMMISSION’S MEASURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ....... Error! Bookmark not defined.
CHALLENGES BEFORE THE ELECTION COMMISSION: .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
MONEY POWER:............................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
MUSCLE POWER:.............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
BOOTH CAPTURING: ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
MISUSE OF GOVERNMENT MACHINERY: ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
CRIMINALISATION OF POLITICS: ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
NON-SERIOUS CANDIDATES IN POLITICAL PARTIES:........................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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