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66% MLAs Face Criminal Cases, Neelam Devi Richest

Khazavali — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:34:25 +0000

A new report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Bihar Election Watch has revealed shocking facts about Bihar MLAs criminal cases. Out of 241 MLAs who won in 2020, 158 (66%) have declared criminal charges. Among them, 119 (49%) face serious offenses, and 16 are linked to murder cases. The ADR urged parties to choose clean candidates for the 2025 Bihar elections.

The report highlights that 41 BJP, 43 RJD, 13 JDU, nine Congress, and others have members involved in Bihar MLAs criminal cases. The data reflects a deep issue in Bihar’s political system that needs urgent reform.

On the financial side, 194 MLAs are crorepatis, with total assets worth ₹1121.61 crore. The richest MLA is Neelam Devi from Mokama, with assets of ₹80 crore. Belaganj MLA Manorama Devi follows with ₹72 crore, while Bhagalpur’s Ajit Sharma holds ₹43 crore. At the bottom, Alauli MLA Ram Vikas Sada owns just ₹70,000.

The report exposes the growing gap between wealth and criminality in Bihar politics, urging transparency and accountability.

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Hyderabad Election Officer Warns of Criminal Cases for Failing to Distribute Voter Slips

Amar Desai — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:51:20 +0000

Hyderabad: City Election Officer Karnan announced that the distribution of voter slips for the upcoming elections will begin on October 22 and be completed by November 5. Speaking at a review meeting with officials on Saturday, Karnan emphasized that timely and complete voter slip distribution is a critical part of the election process.

He issued a stern warning that criminal cases would be filed against officials or volunteers who fail to deliver voter slips to eligible voters as per the Election Commission of India’s guidelines. The officer instructed all teams to strictly follow the commission’s directives to ensure transparency and voter accessibility.

He also directed zonal officers to monitor the distribution process closely and address any complaints immediately. The move aims to ensure that every registered voter in Hyderabad receives their voter slip well before polling day.

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Criminal Cases Against 12 Chief Ministers: ADR Report

Amar Desai — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:52:31 +0000

According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) , out of the 30 Chief Ministers in India , 12 are facing criminal cases. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy tops the list with 89 criminal cases registered against him, followed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin with 47 cases . Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ranks third with 19 criminal cases .

The ADR compiled this report based on affidavits submitted by the Chief Ministers during their election nominations. The organization highlights the growing concern over the criminal background of political leaders and its impact on governance and public trust. ADR emphasizes the importance of transparency and urges voters to carefully evaluate the background of candidates before casting their votes in elections.

This report underscores the need for electoral reforms to ensure cleaner politics in India.

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