Question

What details are required from the candidates who wish to contest elections?

Answer 1

Candidates who wish to contest elections have to make a legal declaration, giving full details of:
(i) Serious criminal cases pending against the candidates.
(ii) Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidates and their family; and
(iii) Educational qualifications of the candidates.
This information has to be made public. This provides an opportunity to the voters to make their decision on the basis of the information provided by the candidates.