We are tired of Shona being imposed as only eligible to be presidents- Analyst

A political commentator and leader of the Zimbabwe Communist Party  Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena has said people are now tired of the Shonas only being imposed as eligible to become Zimbabwean Presidents.

He said in Zimbabwe, why not pass a law criminalising a politician who appeals for votes or who seeks to be elected into office on the basis of a tribe?

"We are tired of been told that, only a Shona speaking opposition leader should be the one challenging a Shona speaking Robert Mugabe since the Shona speaking tribe constitute the majority in our country," he said.

"The Supreme Court of India today uphold the secular ethos of the Indian Constitution by saying that politicians can't use religion, caste, creed or language for seeking votes, according to reports."

He said in a 4:3 verdict in the controversial Hindutva case, the apex court said election in the country is a secular exercise and thereby its way and processes should be followed, ANI reported.

"The top court said no politician can seek votes in the name of caste, creed, or religion. The court also said that the relationship between man and God is an individual choice and the state is forbidden to interfere in such an activities. A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court passed the judgement in the Hindutva case after hearing in detail arguments from various petitioners.

The majority view of the Supreme Court upheld that elections will be void if a politician makes an appeal for vote on the basis of his religion or his voters and agents," he said.