Analysis of Format C7 - Publication of Reasons Given for Selection of Candidates with Criminal Cases by Political Parties in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has analysed Format C7 of 612 out of 2616 candidates, who declared criminal cases against themselves and are contesting in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 (excluding independent candidates).
Criminal Background
- Candidates with Criminal Cases: Out of 2616 contesting candidates analysed, 612 candidates belonging to the aforementioned political parties have declared criminal cases against themselves.
- Candidates with Serious Criminal Cases: Out of 612 candidates with declared criminal cases, 502 have declared serious criminal cases against themselves.
- 3 candidates have a published Format C7 but they have not declared any criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits (Form 26).
Reasons furnished for nominating candidates with criminal antecedents:
- Out of 612 candidates with criminal cases, reasons have been furnished for 436 (71%) candidates.
- Out of 502 candidates with serious criminal cases, reasons have been furnished for 364 (73%) candidates.
- For 176 (29%) candidates with criminal background, no reasons for their selection have been provided by political parties.
Most commonly stated reasons by political parties for selection of candidates with criminal cases pending:
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Reasons for selection of candidate with criminal cases pending |
Reasons as to why other individuals without criminal antecedents could not be selected |
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He is a social worker, working for the social and case against them political motivated. |
As per the party estimation and the support of common people’s for this candidate, he is a good candidate. |
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He is well known social worker having very good reputation in the society. |
In view of his selfless works for the society, the party has preferred him as its candidates. |
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Candidate is a senior leader of the party with rich political experience. He has remained deeply committed to the party ideology. |
Candidate has grassroots connect and enjoys support of the electorate. |
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In comparison to the other candidates and their history, it was found to be suitable being the candidate has stated that false FIR has been lodged against him. |
The Offences are not grave one seems to be based on Political Vendetta. His image supported by the local office bearers of the Party as clean and good. |
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The Selected candidate is very sincere and very dedicated towards the party. The candidate has a very good reputation in the society as he is doing social work at large scale in this area. |
His chances of winning are higher than other candidates. |