Candidates Must Declare Criminal Records for Assembly Polls

Election Commission Makes Criminal Record Disclosure Mandatory for Political Parties

Key Points:

* Candidates required to publicize criminal records before elections

* Parties must post candidate criminal cases on official websites

* Three-time disclosure mandatory in newspapers and TV channels

JAMSHEDPUR – District Election Officer mandates public disclosure of criminal records for assembly election candidates and political parties.

The District Election Officer Ananya Mittal has issued clear directives regarding candidate transparency.

Meanwhile, political organizations must display their candidates’ criminal case information on party websites.

Moreover, candidates facing criminal charges must make three separate public disclosures.

Furthermore, these announcements will appear in both print media and television channels.

In addition, the timing of these disclosures aims to give voters adequate evaluation periods.

However, the mandatory declarations must occur after the nomination process.

Besides, a local expert suggests this move would enhance electoral transparency.