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These days, the language of statements is continuously deteriorating in the corridors of Indian politics and in this context, a very controversial and sensational statement of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief and famous leader of Bihar Mukesh Sahni has come to light. His inflammatory statement regarding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has created a stir in political and administrative circles. Mukesh Sahni even said in the public forum that if there was a provision of ‘one blood pardon’ in the law, he would have shot the Chief Election Commissioner. After using such indecent and violent language, he is being condemned all around and the demand for strict legal action against him for insulting the dignity of the Election Commission is gaining momentum.
What was the whole matter and why was Mukesh Sahni angry at the Chief Election Commissioner?
This entire controversy arose at a time when there was resentment among the opposition parties against political rallies, revision of voter lists or some tough administrative decisions taken by the Election Commission. Mukesh Sahni was addressing one of his public meetings, where amidst the election atmosphere and public enthusiasm, his anger increased to such an extent that he used very objectionable words against the head of the constitutional institution. Making such an open threat against the Chief Election Commissioner of the country by a leader of a responsible political party is being considered against democratic norms. Ever since this statement came to light, it has become the biggest topic of discussion in the media and political circles whether politicians will not desist from using such language against officials holding constitutional positions to shine their politics.
A direct attack on the dignity of constitutional institutions and the Election Commission.
The Election Commission of India is the pivot of the country’s democracy which fulfills the constitutional responsibility of conducting fair and free elections. Making such violent remarks against a person holding a high position like the Chief Election Commissioner is not only an attack on an individual, but it is a direct attack on the entire constitutional system and democratic traditions of the country. Experts and political analysts believe that when leaders start personally targeting the heads of constitutional institutions to hide their failures, it creates an atmosphere of anarchy and hatred in the country. This statement has once again sparked a debate as to why the boundaries of decency are continuously being broken in political debates.
Sharp reaction from political parties and opponents, demand for arrest rising
As soon as this controversial statement of Mukesh Sahni came to light, leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other parties have launched a strong attack on him. Opponents say that this is not just a statement but a threat to kill a constitutional officer openly, for which the police should take suo motu cognizance and take immediate legal action. BJP leaders reacted sharply and said that seeing their political ground slipping, such leaders have started talking about taking the law into their own hands. To maintain the security and dignity of the Election Commission, various social organizations and lawyers are also demanding registration of an FIR against Mukesh Sahni.
Serious concern over the deteriorating words of leaders and falling standards in Indian politics.
This is not the first time that a politician has used such violent or indecent language without controlling his tongue, but saying something like ‘shooting’ against a person holding the post of Chief Election Commissioner is very serious and worrying in itself. Common citizens and voters of the country always expect that politicians will set an example before the public, but on the contrary such statements promote criminalization of politics. In the coming days, it remains to be seen what legal steps the Election Commission or the Election Commission officials take in this matter and whether Mukesh Sahni has to apologize for his statement or whether he has to face the long arm of the law.