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28 Ministers In Modi’s Cabinet Faces Severe Criminal Charges Reveals ADR Report

The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) report has revealed concerning details about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third Cabinet. Out of the 72-member council of ministers, 28 are involved in criminal cases. Among these, 19 face serious charges, including attempted murder, crimes against women, and hate speech.

Notably, Shantanu Thakur, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, and Sukanta Majumdar, the Minister of State for Education and the Development of the North Eastern Region, are among those facing the most severe allegations. Both have declared cases related to attempted murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code.

The report highlights another disturbing statistic: five ministers have pending cases related to crimes against women. These ministers include Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Shantanu Thakur, Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi, and Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram.

Additionally, the ADR report identifies eight ministers with cases related to hate speech. Overall, 39% of the total ministers have declared criminal cases.

The report also examines the financial status of the ministers, revealing that an overwhelming 99% of the new ministers are crorepatis, with an average asset value of Rs 107.94 crores. Notably, six ministers have assets exceeding Rs 100 crores each.

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development and Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications, tops the list with a total asset declaration of Rs 5705.47 crores, including Rs 5598.65 crores in movable assets and Rs 106.82 crores in immovable assets.

The ADR report underscores the need for transparency and accountability within the government as the new Council of Ministers grapples with these concerning revelations.

These findings from the ADR report highlight significant issues within the composition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third Cabinet, raising serious concerns about the criminal backgrounds and financial transparency of its members. As the new Council of Ministers addresses these troubling revelations, the call for greater accountability and transparency in governance becomes ever more urgent.

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