India, Oct. 22 -- Of the 26 ministers in the newly constructed Gujarat state Cabinet, five ministers (19%) have declared criminal cases against themselves in their election affidavits. Among them, one has serious criminal charges, including offences related to attempt to murder, corruption, or crimes against women.

Following the reconstitution of the Gujarat State Cabinet on October 17, 2025, an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Gujarat Election Watch has revealed key insights into the background of the 26 ministers, including the Chief Minister. The data, drawn from self-sworn affidavits submitted during the 2022 Assembly elections and subsequent bye-elections, sheds light on the prevalence of criminal charges...