Nearly 47% of Ministers in India Face Criminal Charges, ADR Report

New Delhi, September 4, 2025 — According to a new report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), nearly **47% of current ministers in India** have declared criminal cases against themselves. The analysis, based on affidavits of **643 ministers** across 27 states, 3 Union Territories, and the Union Council of Ministers, revealed that **302 have pending criminal cases**, and a significant subset—**174 ministers (approx. 27%)**—face **serious charges** including murder, kidnapping, and crimes against women. (Source: Economic Times)

Party-wise Breakdown

BJP: 136 out of 336 ministers (40%) have declared criminal charges; 88 (26%) face serious cases.
Congress (ruling in 4 states): 45 ministers (74%) face charges; 18 (30%) face serious offences.
DMK: 27 of 31 ministers (87%); 14 (45%) with serious charges.
TDP: Most alarming — 22 of 23 ministers (96%) face criminal cases; 13 (57%) with serious ones.
AAP: 11 of 16 ministers (69%) face criminal cases; 5 (31%) serious.

State-Wise Insights

In 11 state assemblies—such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Delhi—over 60% of ministers face criminal charges. In contrast, states like Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, and Uttarakhand reported **no criminal cases** among their ministers. ([Economic Times et al.])

Why It Matters

This raises important questions on political accountability and moral governance. The findings come as Parliament considers bills pushing for automatic removal of ministers detained on serious criminal charges for over 30 days—aiming to clean up the political system. (Economic Times)

Source: Economic Times (Read Original)

Labels: ADR Report, Criminal Cases, Ministers, Political Accountability

Tags: #ADR #PoliticalReform #CriminalCharges #IndianMinisters

Disclaimer: This article summarizes reporting by the Economic Times, based on ADR data. Jammu News Portal does not endorse or verify the legal status of such cases.