party independence of MP's

[Charudatt <charu@iced.com>]

Utkarsh [SMTP:bdp.india@mailexcite.com] writes:

>I think we should get the following points in the manifesto.
. . .
>An amendment saying that the party that forms the govt after a general
>election governs for the full term.  No such thing as no-confidence
>motion.  The govt can be dismissed only when the PM is impeached by
both
>Houses. This will allow MPs to vote their conscience on all bills
without
>the fear of toppling the govt. at every turn.

I agree but IMO this should include a clause with a
procedure for constituents to recall their MP if the voters
perceive their voting to be in disagreement with their election
platform. This is to prevent MP's being elected then selling out
to the highest bidder.

-Charu


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