At least 42% (33) of the total 78 ministers in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet at the Centre have declared criminal cases against them, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Of the 33, four ministers -- John Barla, Nitish Pramanik, Pankaj Choudhary, V Muraleedharan -- have cases related to murder attempts. Further, seven ministers have declared cases related to electoral violation. Fifteen new cabinet ministers and 28 ministers of state were sworn, taking the strength of the council of ministers to 78. Four ministers have declared cases related to an attempt to murder (IPC Section-307).

Source: Mint July 10, 2021 05:26 UTC