India, June 7 -- Amid allegations of inducements and pressure tactics ahead of the June 18 Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday announced that she would introduce a private member's bill in Parliament seeking greater transparency in elections and measures to curb horse-trading.

Speaking to reporters in Pune, Sule said recurring allegations of horse-trading in indirect elections had eroded public confidence in the democratic process and warranted structural reforms.

The Baramati MP suggested that either such indirect elections should be discontinued in their present form or open voting should be introduced to eliminate opportunities for horse-trading.

Sule defended the withdrawal of several can...