Adr Report
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Bengal: 65% of newly-elected MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are 'crorepatis', says ADR report
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTAn ADR analysis of the 2026 Bengal Assembly results shows that 65 per cent of the winning MLAs have declared criminal cases, including several facing serious charges such as murder and attempted murder. The report also highlights a rise in wealth, with 61 per cent of legislators being crorepatis.
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70 per cent Kerala MLAs face criminal cases, serious charges against 25 pc: ADR Report
India | Apr 03, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTThe analysis, conducted by ADR and Kerala Election Watch, examined affidavits of 132 sitting MLAs and found that 92 legislators have pending criminal cases.
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47 per cent sitting MLAs in Bengal face criminal cases, 37 pc linked to serious charges: ADR Report
West Bengal | Mar 17, 2026, 07:43 AM ISTAhead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, an ADR report has revealed that 47 per cent of sitting MLAs face criminal cases, with 37 per cent involved in serious offences. The ADR report has once again brought candidate backgrounds into sharp focus ahead of the high-stakes polls.
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ADR urges overhaul of political funding to combat money's grip on Indian elections
India | Mar 13, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTADR calls for a robust law to regulate political parties, mandating financial openness, internal democracy, and accountable leadership. It pushes for EC authority to deregister violators of disclosure norms or court mandates, while subjecting parties to RTI oversight for greater transparency.
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Jagdeep Chhokar passes away: All about ADR co-founder who championed electoral reforms in India
India | Sep 12, 2025, 07:01 PM ISTThe Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) is a prominent non-partisan, non-governmental organisation in India. It was established by a group of professors from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, including Trilochan Sastry, Jagdeep Chhokar, and Ajit Ranade.
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45 per cent of 4,092 MLAs facing criminal charges in India | Here's full ADR data
India | Mar 21, 2025, 02:35 PM ISTAccording to the report, 54 MLAs are facing murder charges under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) while 226 are accused of attempted murder under Section 307 of the IPC and Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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Parag Shah to DK Shivakumar, top 10 richest MLAs In India as per ADR report 2025
India | Mar 21, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTThe ADR report is prepared the basis of on an analysis of self-declared and sworn affidavits submitted by MLAs before contesting their latest elections.
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India's least wealthy MLA is from BJP: List of top 10 'poorest' MLAs | Check complete details
India | Mar 21, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTPoorest MLAs in India: According to ADR report, the financial disparity among MLAs is stark, with a gap of over Rs 3,382 crore between the wealthiest and least wealthy legislators.
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Delhi Cabinet: Five ministers, including CM Rekha Gupta, face criminal cases, says ADR report
Delhi | Feb 20, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTThe report highlighted that five ministers, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, have declared criminal cases against themselves. Among them, one minister, Ashish Sood, faces serious criminal charges.
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BJP tops national parties in earnings, declares Rs 4,340 crore income for 2023-24: ADR report
India | Feb 17, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTThe report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) claimed that a large portion of the income for national parties came from donations through electoral bonds. Among the national parties, six declared receiving a total of Rs 2,669. 87 crore from donations and contributions.
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Top 5 richest chief ministers in India | In Pics
India | Dec 31, 2024, 11:20 AM ISTOut of the 31 Chief Ministers of Indian states and Union Territories, 2 (6 per cent) are billionaires. The total assets of 31 Chief Ministers are Rs. 1,630 Crores.
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BJP's Shagun Parihar youngest among newly elected J-K MLAs, NC's Abdul Rather oldest at 80: ADR data
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 11, 2024, 07:34 PM ISTBJP's Shagun Parihar became the youngest newly elected MLA in Jammu and Kashmir while National Conference's Abdul Rather is the oldest legislator, according to ADR data.
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At least 151 sitting MPs, MLAs face cases of crimes against women, 16 charged with rape: ADR report
India | Aug 21, 2024, 05:49 PM ISTThe Association for Democratic Reforms examined 4,693 out of 4,809 affidavits of sitting MPs and MLAs submitted to the Election Commission of India during elections between 2019 and 2024. The organisation also identified 16 MPs and 135 MLAs facing cases related to crimes against women.
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28 ministers in new Central Cabinet have declared criminal cases: ADR report
India | Jun 11, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTThe third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ceremoniously sworn in on June 9, marked by an event of significant pomp and grandeur at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 93 per cent of winning candidates are crorepatis, finds ADR analysis
India | Jun 06, 2024, 09:31 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: Out of the 543 winning candidates, 504 are millionaires, the ADR analysis found.
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104 per cent increase in political parties contesting Lok Sabha Elections from 2009 to 2024: ADR
India | May 29, 2024, 10:28 PM ISTThe number of political parties contesting Lok Sabha elections has surged by 104% from 2009 to 2024, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). In 2024, 751 political parties are participating, compared to 677 in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009.
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, says ADR
India | May 23, 2024, 07:17 PM ISTThe Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analyzed the educational qualifications of 8,337 out of 8,360 candidates contesting in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
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Lok Sabha Elections: With assets worth Rs 100, this candidate is poorest in third phase fray
India | Apr 30, 2024, 09:16 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: According to ADR, BJP candidate from South Goa constituency Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo is the richest contender with Rs 1,361 crore asset in the third phase of voting and on the other hand, Independent candidate Abutalib Chand is the poorest with assets worth Rs 100.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 392 candidates in third phase are 'crorepatis', 18 pc have criminal cases
India | Apr 30, 2024, 07:26 AM ISTThe Lok Sabha elections have been conducted in two phases nationwide, with five phases remaining. Preparations are underway for the third phase of elections, set to take place on May 7.
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UP has highest crorepati candidates in second phase of Lok Sabha elections: Check full list
India | Apr 17, 2024, 04:35 PM ISTThe Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) is an analysis of criminal background, financial, education, gender and other details of candidates fielded in Lok Sabha elections. Polling in the second phase will take place on April 26.