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TransparencySeptember 11, 2025 at 01:01 PMCommunity Opinion
Require All Politicians to Declare Their Wealth Publicly
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Overview
Implement comprehensive asset declaration system with public digital portal and automatic verification mechanisms for all politicians and candidates.
Problem Statement
Politicians become millionaires on government salaries without clear explanation of wealth sources. Current disclosure systems lack transparency and verification.
Key Points
- Public digital portal with searchable, downloadable asset declarations
- Candidate disclosure at nomination with supporting documentation
- Automatic red-flag triggers for 50% annual wealth increases
- Annual wealth audits by Auditor-General for high-risk officials
- Multi-institutional verification across agencies
- Clear sanctions ladder: failure to file = disqualification
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