ADR organised a webinar on "Institutional Laxity towards Increasing Criminality in Indian Legislature" on 25th October 2021.  Focus points:  1. Discussion (esp. highlighting the key findings) on ADR's report on "Analysis of MPs/MLAs who have declared criminal cases where the charges have been framed under Section 8(1) (2) & (3) of the R.P Act,1951" 2. Why are candidates against whom ‘charges have been framed by the court’ for committing serious criminal offences punishable by imprisonment...

ADR organised a webinar on "Institutional Laxity towards Increasing Criminality in Indian Legislature" on 25th October 2021.  Focus points:  1. Discussion (esp. highlighting the key findings) on ADR's report on "Analysis of MPs/MLAs who have declared criminal cases where the charges have been framed under Section 8(1) (2) & (3) of the R.P Act,1951" 2. Why are candidates against whom ‘charges have been framed by the court’ for committing serious criminal offences punishable by imprisonment...

This in continuation to Episode 25: Women Representation in Electoral Politics: A lack of political will? - Part 1. Please give your feedback at [email protected].

This podcast has been extracted from the webinar organised by ADR on "Women Representation in Electoral Politics: A lack of political will?" on 8th March 2021. Following are the focus points of the panel discussion: 1. Lack of desired women participation/representation in electoral politics 2. Unique entry barriers to female political participation 3. Allotment of tickets to women candidates with non-dynastic background vs dynastic women candidates/those with muscle or money power 4. Media...

यह एपिसोड एडीआर द्वारा शुरू की गई पॉडकास्ट श्रृंखला का चौबीसवां एपिसोड है, हम इस प्रकरण में वित्तीय वर्ष 2019-20 के दौरान राष्ट्रीय दलों दलों द्वारा पूरे भारत वर्ष से किए गए कुल आय और व्यय को देखते हैं, जैसा की चुनाव आयोग की वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध राष्ट्रीय दलों द्वारा अपने ऑडिट रिपोर्ट में घोषित किया गया है | कुल 8 राष्ट्रीय दलों में से (30 जून, 2021 की विस्तारित समय सीमा के अनुसार) 6 दलों ने अपनी ऑडिट रिपोर्ट समय सीमा पर प्रस्तुत की, जबकि बीजेपी ने अपना ऑडिट रिपोर्ट 21 दिनों की देरी के बाद चुनाव...

In this episode, which is twenty-fourth in the podcast series launched by ADR, we look at the total income and expenditure incurred, all over India, by the National Parties during FY 2019-20, as declared by the parties in their audit reports available on the ECI website. Of the total 8 National Parties, six parties submitted their audit reports on time, as per the extended deadline of 30th June 2021, while BJP delayed its submission by 21 days; the audit report of National People’s Party is...

Impact and Policy Research Institute (IMPRI) organised a special lecture by Maj. Gen. Anil Verma (Retd.), Head of ADR, on "Politicising the Pandemic: Impact on Electoral Democracy" on 23rd July 2021. The link to the original talk can be found here.

जैसा कि आप इस पॉडकास्ट के भाग 1 से याद कर सकते हैं, 13 फरवरी, 2020 को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने राजनीतिक दलों को निर्देश दिया था कि वे अपने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म सहित अपनी वेबसाइट पर 72 घंटों के भीतर आपराधिक पृष्ठभूमि वाले उम्मीदवारों के चयन करने के कारणों को सूचीबद्ध करें और कारण बताएं की साफ छवि वाले अन्य व्यक्तियों को उम्मीदवारों के रूप में क्यों नहीं चुना जा सकता है। यह निर्देश 10 अगस्त, 2021 को संशोधित किया गया था। वर्तमान विनियमन के साथ ये विवरण उम्मीदवार के चयन के 48 घंटे के भीतर नामांकन...

13 फरवरी, 2020 को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने राजनीतिक दलों को निर्देश दिया था कि वे अपने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म सहित अपनी वेबसाइट पर 72 घंटों के भीतर आपराधिक पृष्ठभूमि वाले उम्मीदवारों के चयन करने के कारणों को सूचीबद्ध करें और कारण बताएं की साफ छवि वाले अन्य व्यक्तियों को उम्मीदवारों के रूप में क्यों नहीं चुना जा सकता है। इन दिशानिर्देशों के अनुसार, इस तरह के चयन का कारण संबंधित उम्मीदवार की "जीतने की क्षमता" की बजाय उपलब्धियों और योग्यता के संदर्भ में होना चाहिए। राजनीतिक दलों द्वारा आपराधिक...

This in continuation to Episode 22: Publication of Reasons Given for Selection of Candidates with Criminal Cases by Political Parties (Format C7) - Part 1. Please give your feedback at [email protected].

On 13th February 2020, the Supreme Court had directed political parties to list out reasons on their website including their social media platforms for nominating candidates with criminal background and why other individuals without criminal antecedents were not selected, within 72 hours of the selection of candidates with tainted background. This is especially of concern in light of the total number of pending cases against the candidates in question, and their categorisation under ‘serious...

This podcast is the continuation of the podcast on "Episode 21: Publication of criminal cases against candidates selected by political parties along with reasons for such selection - Part 1". It has been extracted from the webinar organized by ADR on "Publication of criminal cases against candidates selected by political parties along with reasons for such selection" on 10th June 2021.

This episode focuses on youth representation in the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, importance of youth participation in the Indian elections, measures undertaken by ECI to increase the participation of youth in the voting process, and ADR’s efforts to create awareness amongst young Indians about the current political atmosphere and informed voting.Please send us your feedback, comments, and suggestions. You can reach us at [email protected].

This episode of ADR's podcast series discusses analysis of Bihar 2015 Election Candidates, and Chances of Winning of Crorepati Candidates and Candidates with Criminal Background. The topic becomes more relevant in light of the upcoming Bihar elections, which is scheduled to be held in October 2020, to elect 243 members. Note: Please send us your feedback, comments, and suggestions. You can reach us at [email protected].

Parties need access to money to reach out to the electorate, explain their goals/policies and receive inputs from people. But where do they collect their funds from? In this brand new episode, which is the fourth in the podcast series launched by ADR in June 2020, we look at the analysis of the Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and donations statements filed by the 7 National political parties for FY 2018-19 with the Election Commission of India (ECI), to ascertain the sources of the funds received...

This episode will focus on “Why Political parties should be brought under the ambit of RTI Act.” In this section, we will be discussing why it is crucial to declare political parties as public authorities, related legal and constitutional provisions and how bringing parties under the RTI Act can cure many problems prevalent in our electoral and political process. Note: Please send us your feedback, comments, and suggestions. You can reach us at [email protected].

The second episode of ADR's podcast series discusses money and muscle power in Indian elections. It provides key findings of ADR's analysis of election results spanning across several years, which helps in a better understanding of the rising prominence of crorepati winners, and election of MPs and MLAs with declared criminal cases. Note: Please send us your feedback, comments, and suggestions. You can reach us at [email protected]. To listen to the Hindi version of this episode click here

This episode discusses the key findings of ADR’s report on the Analysis of Funds Collected and Expenditure Incurred by Political Parties during the Lok Sabha Elections, 2019. It looks at some of the major heads under which the National and Regional parties incurred the highest expenses during Lok Sabha elections 2019 (and the Assembly elections to four states – Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim) and analyses the funds received by parties, during the election period of 75...

On 13th February, 2020 the Supreme Court had directed political parties to list out reasons on their website including their social media platforms for nominating candidates with criminal background within 72 hours of the selection of such candidates. ADR’s analysis of the publication of criminal antecedents by political parties revealed major shortcomings in the implementation of the SC judgement. With this in view, ADR organised a webinar on "Publication of criminal cases against candidates...

This podcast has been extracted from the webinar organised by ADR on "Electoral Bonds: A case of collective institutional complicity?" on 24th February 2021. Following are the points which have been discussed in this episode: Institutional paralysis and Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018 Judicial intervention and electoral bonds case Are the opposition parties really opposed to the Electoral Bond Scheme? Role of RTI in obtaining the information on Electoral Bonds To watch the webinar,...

This podcast is the continuation of the podcast on "Episode 19: Voting Facilities for the Migrant Workers-Part 1". It has been extracted from the webinar organised by ADR on ‘Voting Facilities for the Migrant Workers’ on 21st January 2021. In this episode, the panellists focus on how to enable the MRIs to cast their vote from anywhere. Additionally, they discuss the modalities that need to be worked out by the ECI, government and other relevant agencies to ensure timely and effective...

This podcast has been extracted from the webinar organised by ADR on ‘Voting Facilities for the Migrant Workers’ on 21st January 2021. In this episode, the panellists focus on how to enable the MRIs to cast their vote from anywhere. Additionally, they discuss the modalities that need to be worked out by the ECI, government and other relevant agencies to ensure timely and effective implementation of a framework that extends hassle-free voting facilities to the MRIs. To read the background...

हालांकि राज्य में निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधियों द्वारा किए गए चुनावी वादों के प्रति राजनीतिक दृढ़ता और प्रतिबद्धता अभी तक देखी जाना बाकि है। यह पॉडकास्ट पश्चिम बंगाल में 2004 से उम्मीदवारों और सांसदों/विधायकों के आपराधिक और वित्तीय विवरणों का विस्तृत विश्लेषण नेतृत्व पहलुओं पर पूरी जानकारी प्रदान करता है। नोट: आप हमें अपनी प्रतिक्रिया, टिप्पणी और सुझाव [email protected] पर भेज सकते हैं।

While the political prowess and commitment to electoral promises made by elected representatives in the state are yet to be seen, a detailed analysis of criminal and financial background details of candidates and MPs/MLAs since 2004 in West Bengal, offers an insight into leadership aspects, that the new government is set to inherit. Listen to the 18th Episode of ADR Speaks Podcast. Please send your feedback to [email protected]