A report by the ADR (Association for Democratic Reforms) says political parties have not published the required details for 191 candidates with criminal records in the 2026 Assembly elections. The findings focus on whether parties disclose information mandated under Form C7.
Form C7, required by a Supreme Court order, asks parties to state the reasons for selecting candidates who have pending criminal cases, including an explanation for choosing such candidates over others without cases. Both outlets describe the same underlying compliance requirement and the same figure of 191 candidates whose details were not disclosed as expected.
While the outlets emphasize different framing, the core point is consistent: ADR’s study finds a shortfall in the publication of criminal-record-related disclosures required for the election process. The report points to a failure to provide mandated reasons through the prescribed mechanism, as called for by the Supreme Court.
