Telangana’s State Election Commission (SEC) has introduced a new rule that may prevent political candidates with tainted records from contesting in the upcoming local body elections. The SEC has instructed the State Election Commission to use the ‘BRS’ (Ballot Rejection System) to refuse tickets to candidates with criminal records or who have been involved in corruption. This move is aimed at promoting clean politics and ensuring that only those with a clean record are allowed to contest for public office.
The BRS system is an electronic tool that can be used to reject ballot papers of candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria set by the SEC. The system will be used to identify candidates who have criminal records, have been involved in corruption, or have any other disqualifications as per the electoral laws. The SEC has also directed political parties to submit an affidavit declaring that their candidates do not have any criminal records or disqualifications. This will help ensure that only clean candidates are fielded by political parties.
The introduction of the BRS system is a significant step towards promoting clean politics in Telangana. It will not only help prevent tainted candidates from contesting but also send a strong message to political parties and voters that the state is serious about ensuring that only those with a clean record are allowed to contest for public office. This move is expected to improve the quality of politics in Telangana and promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process. The BRS system will be used for the first time in the upcoming local body elections, and its success will determine whether it will be used in future elections as well.
