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India: Government may fund women, SC/ST poll candidates

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In a fresh attempt to curb money power in the elections, the law ministry has proposed that the government fund women and scheduled caste and tribe candidates of recognised political parties. Law minister M Veerappa Moily recommended in a draft cabinet note circulated to various ministries that to et this benefit, candidates should not have an annual income of more than R5 lakh and movable or immovable property worth more than R22 lakh.

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In a fresh attempt to curb money power in the elections, the law ministry has proposed that the government fund women and scheduled caste and tribe candidates of recognised political parties. Law minister M Veerappa Moily recommended in a draft cabinet note circulated to various ministries that to et this benefit, candidates should not have an annual income of more than R5 lakh and movable or immovable property worth more than R22 lakh.

For the whole article, go to Hindustan Times

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