AAP: Welcome verdict in Jayalalitha corruption case

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From: Media Cell AAP <mediacellaap@gmail.com> Sat, 27 Sep ’14 6:17p

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) welcomes the decision by a special court in Bangalore to convict the Tamil Nadu chief minister Ms J Jayalalitha in a case of disproportionate assets, which also sentenced her to four years imprisonment.

Those holding high offices cannot be allowed to misuse their position to indulge in unhindered corruption and this court verdict should serve as an example for those who betray the public trust.

Though it took nearly two decades for the case to be decided and it points towards the urgent need for judicial reforms to ensure that the rich and powerful do not get away without facing the consequences for the wrongs committed by them, but the end result is a step in the right direction.

There has to be zero tolerance for corruption in high places and particularly for elected representatives. This case also highlights the need for an effective anti-corruption framework in the country for which the people came out in large numbers during the movement led by Anna Hazare.

The AAP will continue to raise its voice for a strong Jan Lokpal, judicial reforms, independent investigative agencies and stronger laws to combat corruption.

Regards,

AAP Media Cell .