What details does a candidate have to declare before he stands for election?
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Nomination of Candidates In a democratic election people should have a real choice. ... a candidate the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter. ... Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of: ... uneducated people in India may lose their opportunity to stand for elections
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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.