RTI does not hamper, it is best bet for Political Parties

The affidavit submitted to Supreme Court last week by Department of Personal and Training of NDA Government should not put an end the ongoing public debate on whether political parties come under RTI Act or not. Given the wooly nature of the argument, it should ignite the discourse. Why should bringing political parties under the ambit of RTI Act cause a rage? How come every one concerned except political parties described that CIC’s order as land mark? The Government’s argument that RTI will affect the functioning of political parties, if Central Information Commission’s order is implemented is imaginary. This retrograde step is same as UPA Government’s.