How can convicts barred from electoral politics decide candidates, asks SC

The bench was hearing a PIL seeking that convicted people be restrained from forming political parties and becoming office-bearers during the period they are disqualified. Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, said "40 per cent of legislators are either convicted or facing trial. That is why there is resistance. They do not want probity."

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