Criminalisation of Politics

Subject: CME Context: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) released a report analyzing the self-sworn affidavits of India's 31 incumbent Chief Ministers. Criminalisation of Politics About Criminalisation of Politics: What It Is? Criminalisation of politics refers to the increasing participation and election of individuals with criminal backgrounds to public offices, …

Rajya Sabha and Criminalisation

Subject: CME Context: A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) revealed that 31% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs have declared criminal cases, with 16% facing serious criminal charges. Rajya Sabha and Criminalisation About Rajya Sabha and Criminalisation: What It Is? Criminalisation of politics refers to the increasing …