<p>Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Tuesday expressed dismay over political parties giving tickets to people with criminal records due to which, he said, India has become a land of scams and slums.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"The country has become a land of scams and slums and it is ironical that just for a vote bank political parties are giving tickets to those who have criminal cases against them," said Sri Sri Ravi Shankar here.<br /><br />He was interacting with rowdy sheeters at a programme organised by The Art of Living and Delhi Police to change their lives through meditation.<br /><br />"There are 220 parliamentarians with criminal charges. The criminality and corruption can be changed with serenity and sanity which comes through spirituality," he said.<br /><br />He said that political parties and leaders have to keep their nation first before their interests.<br /><br />"The face of Indian democracy will change if there is sacrifice on the part of political leaders," he added.<br /><br />He underlined the need for spirituality in politics which claimed bring progress in the country.<br /><br />"Through meditation we are trying to bring positive change in the lives of these rowdy sheeters who can overcome their ill habits," he said.<br /><br />Over 750 offenders registered in 16 police stations in east Delhi have attended meditation sessions organised by the Art of Living.<br /></p>
<p>Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Tuesday expressed dismay over political parties giving tickets to people with criminal records due to which, he said, India has become a land of scams and slums.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"The country has become a land of scams and slums and it is ironical that just for a vote bank political parties are giving tickets to those who have criminal cases against them," said Sri Sri Ravi Shankar here.<br /><br />He was interacting with rowdy sheeters at a programme organised by The Art of Living and Delhi Police to change their lives through meditation.<br /><br />"There are 220 parliamentarians with criminal charges. The criminality and corruption can be changed with serenity and sanity which comes through spirituality," he said.<br /><br />He said that political parties and leaders have to keep their nation first before their interests.<br /><br />"The face of Indian democracy will change if there is sacrifice on the part of political leaders," he added.<br /><br />He underlined the need for spirituality in politics which claimed bring progress in the country.<br /><br />"Through meditation we are trying to bring positive change in the lives of these rowdy sheeters who can overcome their ill habits," he said.<br /><br />Over 750 offenders registered in 16 police stations in east Delhi have attended meditation sessions organised by the Art of Living.<br /></p>