It might sound simple, but it really isn't. We need to understand that this is a deeply ingrained practice in our society. For generations, MPs, community leaders and people in prominent positions have been expected to contribute towards Eid celebrations, Ramadan activities, mosque renovations, sporting events and almost every other community activity. These expectations did not develop overnight, and making such contributions illegal won't magically make them disappear. Now, you could argue that none of this is the responsibility of an MP. And you would be absolutely right. Legally, we have no obligation to finance these activities. But there is a difference between what the law requires and what society expects. When a practice is so deeply rooted in our culture, the social pressure to conform is enormous. Most MPs end up contributing, not necessarily because they want to, but because refusing to do so comes with its own social consequences. You cannot simply legislate away a deeply ingrained social expectation and assume that people will change their behaviour overnight. Changing the culture that has sustained these practices for decades is an entirely different challenge.

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