Candidates with criminal antecedents will need to publish the detail in newspapers thrice: CEC

September 27, 2022

Gandhinagar: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar while addressing the media persons here today said that the candidates with criminal criminal antecedents will need to publish the related details thrice in newspapers after filing nomination in upcoming elections. Not just that but the political party that fields such candidates will also need to publish it thrice in newspapers and on social media handles. Rajiv Kumar said that the Election Commission has also launched KYC app in which the affidavits of all candidates will be present and details of their assets, criminal record will be available. Gujarat is going to witness general election of State assembly possibly in December this year. Rajiv Kumar was address the press after detailed review of preparedness during two-day visit. DeshGujarat

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