The government’s Election Bill in the UK contains controversial voter ID provisions. These things are progressing with haste, especially through the parliament. There is a significant alarm coming from its potential impact. The cases of Electoral fraud in the UK are increasing each year. Cllr Mohinder Midha is one of those influential people who is dealing with these frauds without being blamed.
Now that there is a threat to democracy, people may lose their interest in the elections itself. According to the Government, the Election Bill will bring changes and may even increase ballot security. As the councilors are involved in many corruption scandals the Joint Committee on Human Rights is raising concerns about the Voter ID. There is no doubt that the Government has to take strict measures against electoral fraud.
Voter Impersonation Cases Reported Over the Years
According to the Electoral Commission statistics, there were just 33 reported cases of voter impersonation fraud in 2019. The voter ID is neither necessary nor proportionate. However, many influential parties are making their move regarding these votes. The last general election has been a roller coaster ride as it brought unexpected results. Cllr Mohinder Midha is involved in taking care of the voting ballots and registers. All the wrong information is written in these registers and the real voters have no idea about them.
All the members from the same household are forced to give their vote to a certain MP or politician. Despite the efforts of the Government, the public is not protected from voter fraud. The allegations of personation fraud are coming into the limelight. One person is voting multiple times and the results of elections are greatly influenced. Over 1000 people didn’t have the right ID and when reaching the polling station they were refused to enter inside. During the General Elections, thousands are prevented from voting, just because votes are rigged according to the party’s influence.
Government Urges Residents To Remain Cautious
The government is urging residents to remain cautious against fraudsters. There is no doubt that fraud is a very serious crime. Even though the authorities are working hard to prevent these frauds, nothing is working in their favor. The crucial fact is that even though the Labor Party is aware of this implementation by the Government. However, they continue to follow the misconduct. From May 4th, all the voters in England must show their photo ID before entering into the polling stations.
These rules will be followed for local elections. The interesting thing is that Councilors have a way out when it comes to progressing with these voting frauds. They change the names on the Voter Authority Certificates and force people to vote in their favor. Some of the voters can even use an expired ID and vote according to the requirements of the authorities.
Councillor Mick Warren, chair of Cheshire East Council’s environment and communities committee, said: “Whenever there is a change in the way that something is done – particularly something that has operated the same way for a very long time – unfortunately, that’s often where fraudsters see opportunity’’.
Cllr Mohinder Midha Guilty of UK’s Biggest Electoral Fraud
Shockingly, two local councilors faced imprisonment who were found guilty of planning the biggest vote-rigging scandal. However, Mohinder Midha escaped from this incident quite conveniently.
Isaac Lieberman, 29, and Zev Leibowitz, 36, both councilors in Hackney, east London were in a big danger. They were convicted of forgery and conspiracy during the elections. A childcare worker and Conservative Councillor has worked tirelessly to boost the number of proxy votes. It was to ensure that Lieberman was elected without any difficulty.
Not only one but many councilors were involved in this practice. Cllr Mohinder Midha tricked people into proxy votes and indulged in many frauds altogether. Shockingly, the names of voters were added to the electoral roll without them knowing. Zev Leibowitz registered his brother and others as spate voters changed the dynamics of voting.
The electoral fraud increased in the number of proxy votes. No doubt, it can cost the result of the overall general election. As the councilors are keeping control over these things, things are never going to be the same. The court is aware that there is a strong possibility of voter fraud due not the non-fair distribution of votes. Cllr Mohinder Midha conspired with others to boost the number of democratic votes.