Launch of a new movement on Transformation of Political Culture

Lok Satta has been advocating the need for a new political culture. This has assumed urgency in the light of recent episodes of members of parliaments taking bribes for asking questions in the parliament and misappropriating MPLADS funds by favoring projects.

With a view to imbibe the new political culture at the grassroots level, and give the right perspective and orientation to the people who propose to contest in the ensuing elections to village panchayats, Lok Satta has proposed to undertake a orientation and training program for about 15,000 people across the state, over the months of February and March.

Anyone who intends to undergo this training must affirm:

- To abide by the code of conduct for elections, in particular the limit of election expenditure.
- Not to entice voters by giving money or liquor
- By making a commitment for the development of the village with a specific action plan.

Any person, irrespective of his political affiliation (independent or member of a political party), can attend this training program as long as he abides by the above.