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The changing socio-economic profile of of legislators does not augur well for the health of Indian democracy. Comment.

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The concern grew as candidates' affidavits, required since 2003, exposed lawmakers' wealth and criminal records. Whether the change is unhealthy depends on the lens. On Anne Phillips's politics of presence, the Lok Sabha has become more inclusive. On the quality of representation and deliberation, it has become more plutocratic, criminalised and dynastic. Both are true,…

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