The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) was established in 1999 by a group of professors from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. In 1999, Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by them with Delhi High Court asking for [or requesting] the disclosure of the criminal, financial and educational background of the candidates contesting elections.
ADR has been conducting Election Watches for almost all state and parliament elections in collaboration with the National Election Watch.
ADR also works extensively in bringing about transparency amongst Political Parties in India by analysing their IT returns and assessing donation details. ADR runs a toll free helpline for the citizens to access background information of the candidates and elected representatives.
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Dr Tasaduk Ariful Hussain (ADR's Assam State Coordinator) and Ms Nandini Raj (Program Manager (Communications) at ADR) discuss media and elections in the seventh episode of Assam Election Watch Podcast.
Link: https://youtu.be/V_8PpR43S1I
Assam Election Watch (AEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have launched a limited podcast series titled Assam Election Watch Podcast. In this podcast series, we discuss the muscle and money power and other topics related to the Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
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Dr Tasaduk Ariful Hussain (ADR's Assam State Coordinator) and Ms Nandini Raj (Program Manager (Communications) at ADR) discuss the youth and women representation and participation in the sixth episode of Assam Election Watch Podcast.
https://youtu.be/h1EQl9EddJ4
Assam Election Watch (AEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have launched a limited podcast series titled Assam Election Watch Podcast. In this podcast series, we discuss the muscle and money power and other topics related to the Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
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Dr Tasaduk Ariful Hussain (ADR's Assam State Coordinator) and Dr Ujjaini Halim (ADR's West Bengal State Coordinator) discuss the manifestos and their implementation in the fifth episode of Assam Election Watch Podcast.
https://youtu.be/1o-Kp1hX7OY
Assam Election Watch (AEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have launched a limited podcast series titled Assam Election Watch Podcast. In this podcast series, we discuss the muscle and money power and other topics related to the Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
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Dr Tasaduk Ariful Hussain (ADR's Assam State Coordinator) and Maj Gen Anil Verma (Retd) (Head ADR) discuss the EVM, Trust, and Democracy in the fourth episode of Assam Election Watch Podcast.
https://youtu.be/0YLUkBErpDc
Assam Election Watch (AEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have launched a limited podcast series titled Assam Election Watch Podcast. In this podcast series, we will be discussing the muscle and money power and other topics related to the Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Analysis of Criminal Background, Financial, Education, Gender, and Other Details of Candidates
#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Criminal-and-Fina…
For voters in Kerala:
To know the background details of the candidates contesting in your constituency, visit MyNeta.info.
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Dr Tasaduk Ariful Hussain (ADR's Assam State Coordinator) and Ms Shelly Mahajan (Program and Research Manager (Political Party Watch) at ADR) discuss the campaign finance in Assam in the third episode of Assam Election Watch Podcast.
https://youtu.be/d3EgpwGthLM
Assam Election Watch (AEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have launched a limited podcast series titled Assam Election Watch Podcast. In this podcast series, we will be discussing the muscle and money power and other topics related to the Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
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Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) organised a Stakeholder Discussion on Electoral & Political Reforms: Issues, Challenges & Recommendations on 10th March 2026 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Watch the full recording of session 3, which was on "The Impact of Election Commissioners’ Appointment Procedures on Electoral Credibility", here: https://youtu.be/o9fDUGXuhgU
Session 3 was chaired by Dr Vipul Mudgal (Trustee of ADR & National Election Watch).
Session 3 speakers were:
1. Hon'ble Mr Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur (Chairperson, United Nations Internal Justice Council and former Judge, Supreme Court of India)
2. Mr Sasikanth Senthil (Member of the Lok Sabha, INC)
3. Mr Ashok Lavasa (former Election Commissioner of India)
4. Ms Anjali Bhardwaj (Social Activist)
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ADR India
Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) organised a Stakeholder Discussion on Electoral & Political Reforms: Issues, Challenges & Recommendations on 10th March 2026 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Watch the full recording of session 2, which was on "Rebuilding Transparency in Political Finance Post-Electoral Bonds", here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XssbS...
Session 2 was chaired by Dr Ajit Ranade (Founder Member & Trustee of ADR & National Election Watch).
Speakers of the session 2 were:
1. Mr Manish Tewari (Member of the Lok Sabha, INC)
2. Dr Gumma Thanuja Rani (Member of the Lok Sabha, YSRCP)
3. Mr Saurabh Bhardwaj (President, AAP- Delhi Unit)
4. Dr Niranjan Sahoo (Senior Fellow, ORF)
5. Mr Venkatesh Nayak (Director, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative)
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ADR released a comprehensive report on 'Political Finance in India: Assessment and Recommendations' in collaboration with Electoral Regulation Research Network (ERRN), University of Melbourne.
Authors: Shivani Kapoor (Program Lead & Manager (Legal) at ADR), Shelly Mahajan (Program and Research Manager (Political Party Watch) at ADR), and Hemant Singh (Program Associate (Political Party Watch) at ADR)
The report was launched at the hands of (from L to R) Maj Gen Anil Verma (Retd) (Head of ADR & National Election Watch (NEW)), Ms Shivani Kapoor (Program Lead & Manager (Legal) at ADR), Prof Trilochan Sastry (Chairman, Founder Member & Trustee - ADR & NEW), Mr Om Prakash Rawat (former Chief Election Commissioner of India), Dr Ajit Ranade (Founder Member & Trustee - ADR & NEW), Mr Anish Gawande (National Spokesperson, NCP (SP)), Mr Hemant Singh (Program Associate (Political Party Watch) at ADR), and Ms Shelly Mahajan (Program and Research Manager (Political Party Watch) at ADR).
Press Release: groups.google.com/g/national-election-watch/c/TneB…
Report Link: adrindia.org/sites/default/files/ADR_Report_Politi…
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Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) organised a Stakeholder Discussion on Electoral & Political Reforms: Issues, Challenges & Recommendations on 10th March 2026 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Watch the full recording of session 1, which was on "Criminalization of Politics: Implications for Electoral Integrity", here: https://youtu.be/0kbZDcPc320
Session 1 was chaired by Prof Trilochan Sastry (Chairman, Founder Member & Trustee of ADR & National Election Watch).
Session 1 speakers were:
1. Mr Om Prakash Rawat (former Chief Election Commissioner of India)
2. Mr Anish Gawande (National Spokesperson, NCP (SP))
3. Mr Ghanshyam Tiwari (National Spokesperson, Samajwadi Party)
4. Ms Priyanka Kakkar (Chief National Spokesperson, AAP)
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