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.


ADR India

ADR cordially invites you to Prof. Jagdeep Singh Chhokar Memorial Lecture on “Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service” by Shri Ashok Lavasa (former Election Commissioner of India) on 03rd September 2026 at 3 PM at Raja Ram Mohun Roy Memorial Hall, New Delhi.

For the agenda of the Memorial Lecture, please visit this link: us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=cf6f09558c5cb37cd040aa…

Google Map of the venue: maps.app.goo.gl/rS6GBMXm6anP3DbK7?g_st=ic

4 days ago | [YT] | 16

ADR India

​कर्नाटक विधानसभा 2023: 3 अगस्त 2026 को मंत्रिमंडल विस्तार के बाद नए मंत्रियों द्वारा घोषित वित्तीय, आपराधिक एवं लिंग विवरणों के आधार पर विश्लेषण

#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Karnataka-Minister-Report-Pos…

​एडीआर की अपील:
पिछले कुछ वर्षों से, धन की उपलब्धता एक बड़ी चुनौती बनती जा रही है, और हमारे संचालन को बनाए रखना और जागरूकता अभियान को पहले की तरह जारी रखना कठिन होता जा रहा है। अब हमें राजनीति और चुनावों में धन और बाहुबल को कम करने, राजनीतिक दलों को उनके कामकाज में पारदर्शी और जवाबदेह बनाने औरहमारे लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करने के लक्ष्य को साकार करने में आपकी सहायता की आवश्यकता है।
दान लिंक: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12

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Karnataka Assembly 2023 Post-Cabinet Expansion on 03rd August 2026: Analysis of Criminal Background, Financial, Education, Gender, and Other Details of Ministers

#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Karnataka-Minister-Report-Pos…

ADR’s Appeal:
Over the past few years, the availability of funds has increasingly become a major challenge, and sustaining our operations and continuing awareness campaigns as before has grown ever more difficult. Now, we need your assistance in realizing our goal of reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics and elections, making political parties more transparent and accountable in their functioning, and strengthening our democracy.
Donation Link: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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Corporate funding dominated political financing. Corporate/Business Houses contributed Rs 872.538 cr (62.36%) of the total donations received, while Individual donors contributed Rs 193.946 cr (13.86%), despite accounting for nearly 69% of the total number of donations

#ADRReport on Analysis of Donations declared by Regional Political Parties – FY 2023-24 & FY 2024-25: adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Donations-Receive…

ADR’s Appeal:
Over the past few years, the availability of funds has increasingly become a major challenge, and sustaining our operations and continuing awareness campaigns as before has grown ever more difficult. Now, we need your assistance in realizing our goal of reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics and elections, making political parties more transparent and accountable in their functioning, and strengthening our democracy.
Donation Link: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 12

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Total Assets (Rs in crores) of Current Chief Ministers from 28 State Assemblies and 3 Union Territories of India

#ADRReport: ​adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Current-Chief-Min…

ADR’s Appeal:
Over the past few years, the availability of funds has increasingly become a major challenge, and sustaining our operations and continuing awareness campaigns as before has grown ever more difficult. Now, we need your assistance in realizing our goal of reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics and elections, making political parties more transparent and accountable in their functioning, and strengthening our democracy.
Donation Link: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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भारत की 28 राज्य विधानसभाओं और 3 केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों के सभी 31 मुख्यमंत्रियों के आपराधिक, वित्तीय एवं लैंगिक विवरण का विश्लेषण - जुलाई 2026

#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Current-Chief-Min…

एडीआर की अपील:
पिछले कुछ वर्षों से, धन की उपलब्धता एक बड़ी चुनौती बनती जा रही है, और हमारे संचालन को बनाए रखना और जागरूकता अभियान को पहले की तरह जारी रखना कठिन होता जा रहा है। अब हमें राजनीति और चुनावों में धन और बाहुबल को कम करने, राजनीतिक दलों को उनके कामकाज में पारदर्शी और जवाबदेह बनाने औरहमारे लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करने के लक्ष्य को साकार करने में आपकी सहायता की आवश्यकता है।
दान लिंक: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

ADR India

Analysis of Current Chief Ministers from 28 State Assemblies and 3 Union Territories of India

#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Current-Chief-Min…

ADR’s Appeal:
Over the past few years, the availability of funds has increasingly become a major challenge, and sustaining our operations and continuing awareness campaigns as before has grown ever more difficult. Now, we need your assistance in realizing our goal of reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics and elections, making political parties more transparent and accountable in their functioning, and strengthening our democracy.
Donation Link: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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पुडुचेरी विधानसभा चुनाव 2026: विधायकों द्वारा घोषित चुनाव खर्च विवरण का विश्लेषण

#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Election-Expendit…

एडीआर की अपील:
पिछले कुछ वर्षों से, धन की उपलब्धता एक बड़ी चुनौती बनती जा रही है, और हमारे संचालन को बनाए रखना और जागरूकता अभियान को पहले की तरह जारी रखना कठिन होता जा रहा है। अब हमें राजनीति और चुनावों में धन और बाहुबल को कम करने, राजनीतिक दलों को उनके कामकाज में पारदर्शी और जवाबदेह बनाने औरहमारे लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करने के लक्ष्य को साकार करने में आपकी सहायता की आवश्यकता है।
दान लिंक: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

1 month ago | [YT] | 12

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Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Analysis of Election Expenditure Statements of MLAs

#ADRReport: adrindia.org/content/Analysis-of-Election-Expendit…

ADR’s Appeal:
Over the past few years, the availability of funds has increasingly become a major challenge, and sustaining our operations and continuing awareness campaigns as before has grown ever more difficult. Now, we need your assistance in realizing our goal of reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics and elections, making political parties more transparent and accountable in their functioning, and strengthening our democracy.
Donation Link: ow.ly/rNuo50YzFA9

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