Bill to curb corruption in politics passed

In a step to curb criminalisation and corruption in politics, the Lok Sabha passed a bill on Wednesday, which requires candidates for parliamentary or assembly polls to disclose their criminal antecedents.

They will also be required to declare their assets and liabilities after being elected.

The Representation of the People's [Amendment] Bill, 2002, was passed by a voice vote. The statutory resolution moved by Ramjilal Suman [Samajwadi Party] and others for disapproval of the RPA [Amendment] Ordinance was negated earlier.

A candidate would be liable for penal consequences for filing a false affidavit or concealing the required information in nomination paper.