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BJP received Rs 742 cr in donations in 2018-19, Congress got Rs 148 cr: ADR

Donations for the BJP increased from Rs 437.04 crore during 2017-18 to Rs 742.15 crore during 2018-19, a rise of 70 per cent, the ADR said

Why did you field criminals, SC asks political parties to explain

According to existing election laws, only those convicted of their crimes are barred from contesting any elections for six years

Over 50% newly-elected Delhi MLAs have serious criminal cases: ADR

In the previous assembly, 24 MLAs had declared criminal cases against themselves

ADR petition in SC seeks probe into results of Lok Sabha election 2019

The petition filed by Association for Democratic Reforms and Common Cause submitted that they are not challenging the final result of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

39% increase in income of five national parties

Political parties are exempt from paying tax but need to maintain audited accounts

Story in numbers: With privilege comes neglect for some Rajya Sabha MPs

The BJP's R K Sinha from Bihar has come on the top in shareholding-related pecuniary interest by declaring it to be worth Rs 747 crore

62% Jharkhand MLAs have criminal cases; 38 with serious offences: ADR

Jharkhand will go for five-phased assembly poll from November 30 to December 20. The counting of votes will take place on December 23

Nearly 60% of newly elected Maharashtra MLAs face criminal charges: ADR

The ADR said affidavits of the remaining three MLAs could not be analysed as their completed documents were not available on the Election Commission's website

Picking out bad apples in politics: What's driving ADR after 20 years

For those who don't have access to the internet, ADR runs voter awareness campaigns using padyatras, nukkad nataks, distribution of leaflets and mandalis to educate voters