In a disconcerting trend, many law enforcement officials in Madhya Pradesh are embroiled in sextortion rackets, with alarming cases surfacing as the state eagerly awaits election results.

The infiltration of criminals into politics has become a growing concern, raising serious questions about the integrity of democratic processes. The criminalisation of politics, with candidates charged with heinous offences holding positions of power, has cast a shadow on governance, accountability, and the people's trust, writes Diksha Puri.