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Political Parties Act has killed democracy

In a country where personality cult drives national politics, the signing of a new law allowing defectors change parties without seeking fresh mandate from voters has simply signaled the end of political entities.

Ideal democracy demands that one makes conscious and well thought out choices. A decision to join and seek power on a party ticket should be guided by certain principles.

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