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1 GUJARAT ELECTION WATCH (2002) CANDIDATES WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CONTESTING THE 2002 ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS IN GUJARAT 5 December 2002 Gujarat Election Watch Committee Association for Democratic Reforms Ahmedabad, India

2 Gujarat Election Watch Committee Press Note on Criminals Contesting Elections December 5, 2002 Law breakers are now law makers. Nearly 140 candidates contesting the Assembly Elections have a criminal record. This is a very large number considering the fact that there are a total of 182 assembly constituencies. Over 60 are from the two major political parties, and the remaining from other parties and Independents. About 100 candidates themselves admit that they face criminal charges in various courts. They were forced to admit this after a Supreme Court judgement on May 2, 2002 in response to a public interest litigation filed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Ahmedabad and a new Ordinance on Electoral Reforms issued in August this year. Consider the two major parties alone. The list includes at least 5 Ministers and several sitting MLAs. At least 9 have murder cases against them under IPC Section 302, 12 have attempt to murder cases under IPC Section 307, 18 have cases for threatening to kill, 3 for rape and kidnap, 26 for other violent crimes, like dacoity, assault, rioting, arson and jail break, and 10 of financial fraud. Most have more than one case against them, and many are habitual offenders with over 10 cases against them. If we add the criminals candidates contesting as independents or from other minor parties, the situation is even more alarming. The law does not prevent them from standing for elections because they are not yet convicted. However cases drag on for years and are sometimes withdrawn or manipulated due to political pressure. Meanwhile the ordinary citizen continues to suffer due to the activities of such elected representatives. This includes grabbing the lion s share of civil contracts, loans from Cooperative Banks, and kickbacks on other major projects. At the same time, the State s economy continues to decline due to mismanagement. Gujarat Election Watch released two rounds of quarter page advertisements in over 20 newspapers, mostly in Gujarati, requesting people to send information on criminal activities of sitting MLAs and MPs, those who had lost the last election, and future potential candidates. The response was overwhelming and a very large number of letters were received at Post Bag No.5, Ambavadi Vistar Post Office, Ahmedabad It is clear that public sentiment is overwhelmingly in favour of a cleaner Government. Unfortunately, the voter is left with little choice since both parties persist in putting up criminals. Information on candidates was also collected from a variety of other sources. As a result of this, 101 candidates were identified. However after detailed scrutiny, the Committee decided to release only 28 of these names. The rest either did not contest or had frivolous and trivial charges against them. In addition to these 28 names, the Committee sent its volunteers to various returning officers and District Election Officers (Collectors) and obtained copies of around 1200 affidavits of candidates. Although the public has a right to obtain this information because of a Government Order issued by the Election Commission, the bureaucracy in many constituencies created

3 obstacles to people seeking this information. Even at present, the Gandhinagar office of the Election Commission is not releasing information to the public but asking them to go to the 182 returning officers. From these affidavits, the Committee has so far identified an additional 94 candidates with criminal records. The process of scrutiny will continue and a second list will be released in a few days. So far, the Committee has identified 34 criminal candidates from the BJP and 29 from the Congress. This works out to about 1 in 6 criminals for both the parties. One party emphasizes patriotism and the other says it is committed to a brashtachar mukt Government. Perhaps criminals are the best examples of patriots and honest people these parties could find. This shows the utter contempt they have for the ordinary citizen. Politicians have already stalled the Supreme Court judgement on disclosure of assets and liabilities by promulgating an Ordinance. A Bill has now been introduced in Parliament which is identical to the Ordinance, but has not yet been passed. Legal experts say that the Bill undermines the fundamental right of the voter to know the relevant background of a candidate and might be unconstitutional. Similar Election Watches are now being planned in several other states including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal. A similar exercise was done in Andhra Pradesh a few years ago before the recent Supreme Court Judgement and Ordinance. Voters in Gujarat now have a unique opportunity to show the way for the rest of India. By keeping criminals out of office, they can not only give themselves a clean Government, but also ensure that the State s economy is restored to its earlier pre-eminent position.

4 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 1 Shri Ashok C Bhatt Khadia (75) BJP Murder and other cases 2 Shri Ashwinbhai Andani Una (39) BJP Kidnap and rape allegations 3 Shri Bhurabhai Jetabhai Kathara Jhalod (112) BJP Two cases in Dahod 4 Shri Chandrakant Dahyalal Patel Petlad (135) BJP Assault and breach of peace 5 Shri Chunilal Kanji Gohel Somnath (38) BJP Two cases for attempt to murder 6 Shri Dilip M. Patel Anand (133) BJP Rioting, financial fraud, arson 7 Shri Dilipsinh Juvansinh Thakore Kathlal (128) BJP Endangering life and property 8 Shri Dinu Bogha Solanki Kodinar (47) BJP Murder and other cases 9 Shri Gordhan Jhadapia Rakhial (73) BJP Rioting, arson, suppressing evidence 10 Shri Govindbhai Varjangbhai Parmar Talala (37) BJP Rioting with deadly weapons, murder 11 Shri I.K. Jadeja Dhrangadhra (12) BJP Allegations of financial fraud 12 Shri IshwarSinh Thakorbhai Patel Ankleshwar (157) BJP Rioting, arson, use of deadly weapons 13 Shri Jairajsinh Jadeja Gondal (20) BJP Attempt to murder and other cases 14 Shri Jethabhai Bharvad Shahara (121) BJP Kidnapping a woman, rape, corruption, violating Official Secrets Act 15 Shri Jitubhai Vaghela Sheherkotda (74) BJP Murder, attempt to murder and other cases 16 Shri Kantilal Amrutiya Morbi (13) BJP Murder, attempt to murder and other cases 17 Shri Madhabhai Lakhabhai Boricha Keshod (36) BJP Contempt of Police Orders 18 Shrimati Mayaben Kodnani Naroda (78) BJP Rioting, arson, instigating mobs 19 Shri Mohanbhai Dhanjibhai Dhodiya Mahuva (165) BJP Rioting, disturbing the peace

5 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 20 Shri Narendra Modi Maninagar (77) BJP Inflammatory speeches violating IPC Sections 153(A)(1)(2)(3), 295 and Shri Purshottam Solanki Ghoga (56) BJP About 15 cases including murder, attempt to murder, dacoity, robbery 22 Shri Rajeshkumar Gajanan Pathak Balasinor (124) BJP Attempt to murder, rioting with deadly weapons 23 Shri Rameshbhai Narandas Mistry Bharuch (156) BJP Rioting, threatening to kill, destroying public property 24 Shri Shankarbhai Lakhdhirbhai Chaudhary Radhanpur (94) BJP Rioting, threatening to kill 25 Shri Tersing Damor Dahod (114) BJP Rioting, criminal intimidation, threatening to kill 26 Shri Vajubhai Parmabhai Dodiya Viramgam (63) BJP Four Criminal Cases in Virmagam 27 Shri Vajubhai Vala Rajkot-2 (18) BJP Land grabbing, suppressing evidence 28 Shri Vishnubhai Chhotabhai Patel Umareth (127) BJP Dacoity, threatening to kill 29 Shri Pragjibhai Narenbhai Patel Mandal (62) BJP Criminal intimidation and death threats 30 Shri Ashok Haridas Lal Dwarka (31) BJP Criminal intimidation and death threats 31 Shri Prahaladbhai Mohanlal Patel Visnagar (86) BJP Criminal intimidation and death threats 32 Shri Nitin Ratibhai Patel Kadi (81) BJP Criminal intimidation and death threats 33 Shri Parshottam Nanjibhai Bhojani Jodiya (24) BJP Admits to two cases in Rajkot 34 Shri Kantibhai Kachoriya Palanpur (100) BJP Criminal intimidation and death threats

6 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 1 Shri Chandubhai Dabhi Karjan(153) Congress Financial fraud, declared unfit by Lok Ayukta for holding official position 2 Shri Chatursinh Javanji Chavda Gandhinagar (79) Congress Rioting, use of deadly weapons 3 Shri Dalsukh Prajapati Sayajiganj (148) Congress Land grabbing and forgery 4 Shri Dhirubhai Amarsinh Chavda, Matar (137) Congress Financial fraud, criminal breach of trust 5 Shri Jaymalsingh L Khanta Meghraj (110) Congress Dacoity, rioting with deadly weapons 6 Shri Jasubhai Barad Talala (37) Congress Beating with intent to kill 7 Shri Jeevabhai Patel Mehasana (83) Congress Criminal breach of trust, threat to kill 8 Shri Jitubhai Harjibhai Chaudhary Mota Pondha (180) Congress Rioting, threat to kill, attempt to kill 9 Shri Khumansinh R Chauhan Savli (146) Congress Murder and other cases 10 Shri Kuvarjibhai Laljibhai Bhalada Gondal (20) Congress Death threats, breach ofpeace Shri Laxmanbhai Bhagwanbhai Threatening to kill, kidnapping 11 Kodinar (47) Congress Parmar 12 Shri Madhubhai Bhuva Rajula (48) Congress Murder and other cases 13 Shri Mohmad Farug Husen Sekh Kalupur (71) Congress Rioting, arson, dacoity Vakaner Kuvadava Assault, breach of peace 14 Shri Mohmmad Javid Abdul Pirzada Congress (15) 15 Shri Narayanbhai Bhimabhai Odh Surat (169) Congress Attempt to murder, rioting with deadly weapons 16 Shri Premjibhai Vadlani Viramgam (63) Congress Financial fraud, cheating

7 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 17 Shri Punja Vansh Una (Junagadh) (39) Congress Attempted rape, land grabbing 18 Shri Raima Haji Juma Haji Ibrahim Abdasa (01) Congress Criminal intimidation and death threats Shri Ramanbhai Kansarabhai Criminal intimidation and death threats 19 Mangarol (162) Congress Chaudhari 20 Shri Ratanjibhai Balubhai Patel Ankleshwar (157) Congress Dacoity, rioting 21 Shri Subhashchandra Someshwar Dacoity, death threats, rioting assault Umreth (127) Congress Shalat 22 Shri Vithalbhai H Radadia Dhoraji (22) Congress Admits to 14 cases including death threats, robbery, assault, extortion 23 Shri Baldevji Chanduji Thakore Kadi (81) Congress Criminal intimidation and death threats 24 Shri Raghavji Hansraj Mungra Jodiya (24) Congress Criminal conspiracy, financial fraud 25 Shri Manharbhai Patel Modasa (108) Congress Violating Essential Commodities Act 26 Shri Ramsinh R. Solanki Bayad (109) Congress Admits to 4 cases 27 Dr, Mansinh Bhamat Santrampur (111) Congress Attempt to murder and other cases 28 Shri Judal Virjibhai D. Palanpur (100) Congress Criminal intimidation and death threats 29 Shri Sukhram Rathva Chhota Udaipur (141) Congress Criminal trespass, endangering life and property

8 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 1 Ambalal Gabhaji Thakor (66) Dehgam Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 2 Ambalal Laxmanbhai Patel (179) Dharampur Independent Robbery and other cases 3 Amit Popatlal Shah (68) Ellisbridge Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 4 Amrutji Babuji Thakor (83) Mehsana Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 5 Anilbhai Chitubhai Bhogad (162) Mangrol JD (United) Criminal intimidation and death threats 6 Ashok Mohanlal Patel (182) Umargam Independent Robbery, causing hurt by dangerous weapons 7 Bhurabhai Malibhai Raval (94) Radhanpur Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 8 Chandubhai Pandubhai Gavli (177) Dang, Vasda Independent Obstructing public servant 9 Chhotubhai Amarsinh Vasava (158) Jagadiya Independent Robbery, dacoity, death threats, attempt to kill 10 Dhirajlal Gourishankar Dave (13) Morbi, Malia Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 11 Dhirubhai Mohanbhai Virani (172) Choriyasi Independent Destruction of property, endangering public property and life 12 Fatemand Amanji Kadivar (15) Vakaner, Kuvadva Independent Attempt to murder 13 Gabhaji Mangasi Thakor (66) Dehgam Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats Gangarambhai Tapubhai Murder and other cases 14 (11) Halvad Independent Ageehania 15 Govind Shamjibhai Ranpariya (22) Dhoraji Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 16 Govindlal Shivlal Desai (20) Gondal Independent Four criminal cases in Sessions Court 17 Jagdish Muljibhai Sotadia (20) Gondal Independent Two criminal cases in Sessions Court 18 Jaysukhlal Jadavbhai Daki (37)- Talala Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 19 Jivanbhai Bhimjibhai Kalriya (20) Gondal Independent Criminal conspiracy in Sessions Court 20 Kamleshbhai Manibhai Patel (137) Matar Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats

9 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 21 Kanaksinh Jaswantsinh Chauhan (13) Morbi Independent Four cases in Rajkot Police Station 22 Karsanbhai Jethabhai Solanki (38) Somnath Independent Criminal case in Junagadh Sessions Court 23 Kurjibhai Laljibhai Bhalada (20) Gondal Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 24 Lakhamanbhai Madevbhai Ayar (94) Radhanpur Independent Murder and other cases 25 Mahendrabhai Jethabhai Shukla (133) Anand Independent Case in Nadiad Sessions Court 26 Mahendrabhai Nathabhai Patel (133) Anand Independent Financial fraud 27 Maheshbhai Chhotubhai Vasava (159) Dediya Pada Independent 18 cases including several of criminal intimidation and death threats 28 Maheshbhai Sharadbhai Vasava (160) Rajpipla Independent 3 criminal cases in Sessions Court 29 Manubhai Khodidas Patel (83) Mehsana Independent Kidnapping, arson, rioting 30 Mehulbhai Shashikant Patel (135) Petlad Independent Two cases in Sessions Court 31 Mukeshkumar Shankarlal Shukla (124) Balasinor Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 32 Nanjibhai Madhabhai Gohel (51) Palitana Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 33 Narayanbhai Bhimabhai Odh (169) Surat Independent Attempt to murder and other cases 34 Nareshkumar Meramanbhai Case in Sessions Court (36) Keshod Independent Boricha 35 Nishar Hussai Abran Hussain (148) Sayajigunj, Murder and other cases Independent Saiyed Vadodara 36 Nurmohmmad Ismile Saiyad (76) Jamalpur Independent Two cases in Sessions Court 37 Parshottambhai Chhaganbhai Criminal intimidation and death threats (67) Sabarmati Independent Vania 38 Parsingbhai Punjabhai Taviad (112) Jhalod Independent Cases in Fatehpura, Dahod 39 Pravinbhai Jerambhai Chopra (51)Palitana Independent Criminal conspiracy and other cases

10 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks Rajendra Chandrakantbhai Criminal intimidation and death threats 40 (18) Rajkot-2 Independent Thakkar 41 RajendraSinh Mokhasinh Rajput (172) Choriyasi Independent Three cases in Sessions Court 42 Ramanbhai Becharbhai Makwana (61) Bavala Independent Case in Dholka Sessions Court 43 Ranmalsingh Jivansingh Gohel (137) Matar Independent Cases in Matar, Mehmdabad, Nadiad Courts 44 Riyajuddin Jalaluddin Saiyad (126) Thasara Independent Endangering life and property 45 Rudradutt Subhashchandra Shelat (127) Umreth Independent Damaging Property 46 Sadaruddin Nuruddin Kazi (178) Valsad Independent Case in Valsad Sessions Court 47 Shailesh Kumar Kantilal Solanki (74) Shehar Kotda Independent Causing hurt by dangerous weapons 48 Sukhdevsinh Kalsinh Patel (116) Devgadh Baria Independent Criminal breach of trust 49 Sumanbhai Bhikhubhai Patel (165) Mohuva Independent Financial fraud in Sugar Cooperative 50 Surabhai Vamabhai Bharwad (133) Anand Independent Rioting, threats Tapubhai Bhavanbhai Murder and other cases 51 (15) Vakaner Independent Angechaniya 52 Vajubhai Mangabhai Solanki (36) Keshod Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 53 Vashrambhai Punjabhai Kamaliya (47) Kodinar Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 54 Vijay Haribhai Patel (133) Anand Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 55 Vijaykumar Haribhai Patel (165) Mahuva Independent Kidnapping a woman 56 Vinodbhai Ishwarbhai Patel (129) Mahemdabad Independent Culpable homicide 57 Ketan Ramanlal Panchal (64) Sarkhej Independent Kidnapping 58 Rambhai Nathabhai Bhan (30) Khambhalia Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats (30) Khambhalia / (29) Murder, attempt to murder and several other 59 Kasam Abu Bhokal Independent Bhanwad cases

11 Sr.No. Name Constituency (Nr.) Remarks 60 Jayantilal Valjibhai Nakum (29) Bhanwad Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 61 Yusuf Umar Sumbhania (31) Dwarka Independent Harbouring offender and other cases 62 Naranbhai Govindbhai Dabhi (31) Dwarka Independent Assault, breach of peace 63 Anand Ghelubhai Madan (31) Dwarka Independent Kidnapping and other cases 64 Kunvarji Narsingbhai Harpati (166) Bardoli Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 65 Haji Sidi Dodia (34) Mangrol Independent Attempt to murder and other cases 66 Vishnubhai Govabhai Chauhan (81) Kadi Independent Violating Prohibition and other cases 67 Ratilal Keshaji Thakore (81) Kadi Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 68 Gabhaji Ganabji Thakore (81) Kadi Independent Bombay Gambling Act 69 Jaykantbhai Patel (101) Vadgam Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 70 Babubhai G. Vidija (101) Vadgam Independent Criminal breach of trust 71 Rajendrasinh B. Patel (120) Godhra Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 72 Prakashbhai Barot (120) Godhra Independent Criminal Case in Sessions Court 73 Dhirubhai (120) Godhra Independent Financial fraud 74 Gordhanbhai Tukaria (32) Porbandar Independent Criminal intimidation and death threats 75 Popatbhai Chansia (32) Porbandar Independent Two criminal cases in Sessions Court

12 Gujarat Election Watch 2002 Election Watch for the forthcoming Gujarat assembly elections in 2002 was done by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The Association is non-partisan and non-political and all its members are Professors and Alumni of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), and the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. ADR worked with other organizations interested in this issue. The main focus of the Election Watch was on criminals in politics since it is an important issue that every citizen is concerned about. The action plan is a follow-up of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by ADR which resulted after nearly three years of effort in a landmark judgement by the Supreme Court on May 2, The judgement asked candidates for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assembly elections to declare their criminal background, assets, liabilities and educational qualifications. On August 24, 2002, the Government modified the judgement through an Ordinance. It retains disclosure of criminal background, but not the other items. There are two new positive outcomes. First, candidates have to file their criminal record including cases pending trial in an affidavit with the Returning Officer(RO). Second, any citizen can obtain a copy of the affidavit from the RO or the Collector. The Candidate can however to continue to contest unless he/she is convicted by a court of law. ADR s action plan was as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) A panel of eminent, outstanding citizens of unimpeachable integrity was formed. This included retired Justices, Directors of well known educational institutes, academics, public servants and others. This panel formed the public face of this activity and everything was done with their approval. Name of the Committee members is enclosed. Collected information on elected representatives from the last elections in 1998 who are known to have a criminal record from police, media, lawyers, NGO s. It was anticipated that broadly the same set of people would contest again. Also gathered information by issuing advertisements in the media and inviting the public to send information by mail to a Post Box Number (Post Bag No. 5, Ambavadi Vistaar P.O., Ahmedabad ). Wrote to the political parties and candidates asking them to clarify the facts. However very few (about 6) used this opportunity to reply to us. Publicized the information through the media. Collected copies of about 1000 affidavits filed by candidates scrutinized them, and publicized the information along with what we have already collected. In Case of false affidavits we will file election petition to set aside the victory of such candidates. Advertisements asking the public to send information on criminal candidates by mail to a post box added to expenses. However, it got people involved, raised public awareness and put pressure on the political parties. Media cooperation is much more likely since information in the affidavits is self declared. The objectives of this election watch are to raise public awareness and put pressure on the political system to field better candidates. Gujarat is very much in the news and any progress on this issue will receive national coverage. Post-elections, if we are able to find even one elected candidate with a false affidavit, and get the election overturned in Court, it will bring the issue to centre stage, raise public awareness and help improve the system.

13 The Indian Express Gujarat Election Watch Committee Invites citizens to send in information on the criminal activities of : (1) Current MLAs & MPs (2) Candidates who lost against current MLAs & MPs (3) Other likely potential future MLA / MP candidates Please send the information to : Post Bag No. 5, Ambavadi Vistaar Post Office, Ahmedabad and help in this citizens movement The Committee headed by Justice B.J.Divan (Former Chief Justice - Gujarat) Justice T. U. Mehta (Former Chief Justice Himachal Pradesh) Mr. M. M. Singh (Former Director General of Police -Gujarat) Fr. Francis Parmar (Principal-St. Xavier s Collage Ahmedabad) Justice P. D. Desai (Former Chief Justice Himachal Pradesh, Calcutta & Mumbai) Professor Narayan Sheth (Former Director of IIM-Ahmedabad) Mr. R. K. Saiyed (Former Advisor to Governor - J & K) Mr. V. T. Shah (Former Director General of Police - Gujarat) Mr. T. D. Soyantar (Retd. Additional Chief Secretary & President of Gujarat Civil Services Tribunal) Professor Devavrat N. Pathak (Retd. Professor, Political Science) Mr.Niranjan Bhatt (Eminent lawyer) Professor J. S. Chhokar (IIM Ahmedabad) Professor Trilochan Sastry (IIM Ahmedabad) Mr. Madhav Ramanuj (Author, Poet, Principal C N College of Fine Arts) Dr. Bashir Ahmadi (Neuro - Physician) Mr. Narhari Mavalankar (Eminent Social Worker) Dr. S.S. Mehta (Economist) PLEASE VOTE If you do not, some one else might vote on your behalf. Website: Do you want information on candidate s background? YES NO Please cut & send to post bag address

14 Gujarat Election Watch (2002) Candidates with Criminal Background Contesting the 2002 Election in Gujarat ( In alphabetical order by first name, BJP)

15 GUJARAT ELECTION WATCH (2002) CANDIDATES WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CONTESTING THE 2002 ELECTION IN GUJARAT (In alphabetical order by first name of candidate, partywise) Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), BJP 1. Shri Ashok C Bhatt Minister Khadia (75) BJP Criminal Record BJP 1. Murder of on-duty constable Mr Laxmanbhai Desai and injuring on-duty home guard Mr Ratilal Jadav. Sessions case no. 178/86 under Section 302 (murder) of IPC. Facing murder trial in City Civil and Sessions Courts at Ahmedabad. FIR bearing 1 st C.R. No 82/1985 on with Khadia PS, Ahmedabad. Charge-sheet filed and case committed to the Sessions Court under Section 209 of CrPC. Charged under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 336, 323, 147, 148, 149, 152, 153, 506, 186, 188, 120(B) (rioting, criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation, assault on public servant on duty), and Bombay Police Act 135(1). Case went to High Court after about 15 years on under Case No. 6684/2000 and Court passed orders to quash proceedings against him on Sessions Court did not accept ruling and case is still pending. He himself admits all these facts. 2. Prevented police from doing their duty at Astodia Police Station, Ahmedabad on at 1715 hrs. Complaint is filed by the then PSI of Astodia Police Station against Mr Bhatt and 37 others under sections IPC 147, 148, 149, 353, 336, 106, 108, (assaulting public servant on duty, rioting, endangering life & safety of people) and Bombay Police Act Alleged to have suppressed information and impeded investigation, as Revenue Minister, on a Rs.10 crore land grabbing scandal by political leaders from the Bhikabhai Satya Bhikshuk Gruh (BSBG), whereas the land records in form 7/12 still show BSBG as the legal owners. Case pending in High Court. 4. Named as one of the prime accused by the NHRC and the Concerned Citizens Tribunal in its November, 2002 report on the communal carnage. Monitored progress of riots to his advantage from Ahmedabad City Police Control Room.

16 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 2. Shri Ashwinbhai Andani District President, Una (39), BJP 3. Shri Bhurabhai Jetabhai Kathara Jhalod (112) BJP 4. Shri Chandrakant Dahyalal Patel Petlad (135) BJP 5. Shri Chunilal Kanji Gohel MLA Somnath (38)BJP 6. Shri Dilip M. Patel MLA Anand (133) BJP Criminal Record Complaint against him for kidnap, rape, and forceful abortion of the complainant, Rekhaben. Case was registered, No. I/118/2002. Rajkot Police is investigating the case. FIR No. 62/97 FIR No. 149/2000 Police Station : Fatehpura, Dist. Dahod Cr No.49/2002 dt , PS Petlad, Dist. Anand, Court Petlad, under IPC 323, 332, 504 (hurting public servant to prevent him from doing his duty, assault to cause breach of peace) 1. FIR No. I-147/93 Veraval on under IPC 307, 452, 504, 506(2), 34 (Attempt to murder, threatening people with a revolver and firing in public), Sec. 25(1) of Arms Act. 2. FIR No. I-5/95, Veraval on under IPC 147, 148, 149, 324, 352, 504, 506(2), 323 (Rioting, threatening and assaulting people). 3. FIR No. I-103/97 Veraval on under IPC 307, 327, 504, 114, Arms Act 25(1), Bombay Police Act 135 (attempt to murder, threatening to kill with a revolver, firing and injuring someone, hurting for extortion of property). 4. FIR No. I-34/95 Veraval on under IPC 147, 148, 149, 307, 326, 324, 504, 506 (Attempt to murder, threatening and assaulting people, rioting). 5. Several cases of land grabbing and financial embezzlement. FIR No. 12/87 in PS Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand under IPC 147, 148, 336, 427 (Rioting, endangering life & safety of people). Charges against him framed on by Jud. Mag. 1 st Class, Anand. Case is pending. Himself admits this. Case pending in Anand No. 2916/2002 under IPC 120, 121, 35(A), 46, 47, 56 (criminal conspiracy, financial embezzlement), and Banking Regulation Act, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) filed the complaint against him for fraud in Karamsad Urban Cooperative Bank. Charge sheeted on in by Jud. Mag. 1 st Class, Anand. Case pending. Himself admits this. Involved in burning and looting Everfresh Group of shops during communal riots of 2002 (Feb.) Also involved in murder (burning alive) of people during the communal riots in February Involved in murder on 8 th November 2002 in Mehlav village.

17 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 7. Shri Dilipsinh Juvansinh Thakore Kathlal (128) BJP 8. Shri Dinu Bogha Solanki Kodinar (47) BJP 9. Shri Gordhan Jhadapia Minister Rakhial (73) BJP Criminal Record FIR No.I 172/2001 dated under IPC 143, 336, 337, 426, 427 (endangering life & property of people), and B.P.Act 135. Charge sheet framed by Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Kathlal for throwing stones, damaging property, hitting people on Criminal Case No.1270/02. Charge sheeted and released on bail. Himself admits to being charged by Lok Pratinidhi Adhiyan Act 1951 under Sections 8(1), (2),(3) Accused under IPC 302 for murder of the son of Mr. Shoffty of Delhi who works as a contractor in Kodinar. Many cases of threatening of life, encouraging malpractices under his power. Murderous attack on several people including twice on Pravinbhai Zala. Many cases of assaulting public servants on duty. Details also reported in an article in Chitralekha of July FIR No. 19/90 dated filed by N.R.Patel, Police Inspector, DCB Ahmedabad under IPC 153C (I) (A) (B) (C), 153 (B), 295(3), 34, 188 (disturbing peace, causing riot, promoting enmity between different groups, defiling place of worship), and Bombay Police Act 135 for offense in Bapunagar Vijay Chowk, Ahmedabad on 9 th September Arranged a public meeting delivered speeches using words, and actions hurting the feelings of a community, inciting violence, disturbing peace, threatening member of a community and spreading fear by display of lethal weapons. There were several witnesses including police officers, crime, traffic and special branch officers. The event was video taped by the police Writ petition in the High Court on for a land grabbing scandal involving Gordhan Zadaphia. Land belonging to the Bhikubhai Satya Bhikshuk Gruh (BSBG) was illegally occupied by political leaders and sold off to the Takshshila School. The Chief Justice of Gujarat passed adverse remarks. Sessions Court on said land should be returned to BSBG under Case No. 5562/95 and 798/95. Collector made an enquiry and froze the bank accounts of the main accused, Mansukh Patel. Named as one of the prime accused by the NHRC and the Concerned Citizens Tribunal in its November, 2002 report on the communal carnage. Monitored progress of riots to his advantage from Ahmedabad City Police Control Room.

18 Sr. No. Candidate s Name Constituency (Number), 10. Shri Govindbhai Varjangbhai Parmar Talala (37) BJP 11. Shri I.K. Jadeja Minister Dhrangadhra (12) BJP 12. Shri IshwarSinh Thakorbhai Patel Ankleshwar (157) BJP Criminal Record CR No.3168/2001, 19/98, I-31/98, Prabhaspatan PS, Dist. Junagadh, under IPC 131, 323, 447, 148, 149 (rioting armed with deadly weapon, criminal trespass), Arms Act 25 (A). Case is pending. Murder case under IPC 302, 143, 144, 147 (rioting). Sessions case No.39/99, Veraval PS. Allegations: As Chairman of State Financial Corporation (Gujarat Rajya Nanakiya Nigam), involved in financial scandals for sanctioning dubious loans and taking Rs.5 crores as bribe. Also reported in Gujarat Samachar on Friday September 30, Took Rs.15 lakhs as bribe from M/s. Mamadev Silk Mills Pvt Ltd for sanctioning them a loan of Rs.3.6 crores. The Mill has created properties worth Rs.80 lakhs only as against the loan of Rs.3.6 crores. As a Bonus Mr. Jadeja enjoyed a tour to Singapore, and other luxuries at the cost of Mamadev Silk Mills. The anti Corruption Bureau investigated this. But the investigation officer (PI) was transferred. Three PI s till now have been transferred. Alleged to have taken a bribe of Rs.3 lakhs from Sahayog Restaurant for sanctioning a loan to them. He is involved in many cases of taking bribes and has caused the corporation loss of crores of rupees, while the corporation is not able to pay salaries of its employees. Named as accused in Citizens Tribunal. I.K.Jadeja monitored riots from Police Bhavan, Gandhinagar and prevented them from taking action. FIR No. I-81/93, I-84/93, I-86/93, I-27/93, Hansot PS, Dist. Bharuch, under IPC 147, 148, 149, 427, 452, 395, 324, 504, 325 (dacoity, Rioting armed with deadly weapon, Assault to cause breach of peace, house trespass for causing hurt, assault), BP Act 135. Charge Sheet Date , , ,

19 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 13. Shri Jairajsinh Jadeja MLA Gondal (20) BJP 14. Shri Jethabhai Bharvad MLA Shahara (121) BJP Criminal Record FIR No. 110/2001 in Gondal City Police Station under IPC 307 (attempt to murder). Charges framed against him. He admits this. FIR No. I-3034/98 in Gondal City Police Station for disturbing the peace. Charge sheeted on He admits this. FIR No. I-3064/99 in Gondal City Police Station under Atrocities Act. Charges framed against him. He admits this. Threat to murder Kishore Andipara in public meeting during Panchayat election. Case under Atrocities Act in Gondal Rural Police Station. Video cassette of incident with Police Accused in Upleta Bomb blast case Accused in kidnap of owner of Prime Cement, Wakaner Accused in a case of attempt to kill in Wakaner Accused in Jethpur Taluka angadiya loot Accused in murder case in Swaminarayan temple in Gondal Was in police lock up in Rajkot Gave dubious unsecured loans worth lakhs of rupees to Jayesh Kothari, Kargil Traders, Khodiyar Salt and Chemicals, Madhu Salt, Parth Salt and Galaxy Salt from Gondal Nagarik Sahakari Bank. It was investigated by an RBI team Allegations: Was imprisoned in Sabarmati jail and was involved in breaking out of it. Involved in threatening people, booth capturing and bogus voting in earlier elections. Involved in purchasing land at very low rates by threatening land owners. Involved in murder and rape of Ms. Bijal Joshi of Ahmedabad 11 years ago. Many criminal cases are pending in Shahera and Ahmedabad Court. During the last election, he had called anti-social elements from out side Gujarat State and created an atmosphere of terror by moving around in vehicles carrying AK-56 and other deadly weapons in village Rena, Morva, Gokalpura, Ujda, etc and indulging in booth capturing and bogus voting. Entered into confrontation with the DSP, the Collector and Police and ultimately surrendered himself. He has been charge sheeted in the session Court of Panchmahal district and the case is pending before the court.

20 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 15. Shri Jitubhai Vaghela Sheherkotda (74) BJP Criminal Record Four criminal cases in Gomtipur Police Station for rioting, arson, possessing illegal arms. FIR Nos. 70/2002, 75/2002, 76/2002, 77/2002 under IPC 143, 147, 148, 149 (rioting), 302 (murder), 336, 353 (assaulting public servant on duty), 436, 153(A) (1)(2)(3) (provocation to cause riot), 186 (obstructing public servant on duty), Bombay Police Act 135(1). Charges framed against him. Criminal Case No. 1272/1996 vide FIR No.61/96 in Gomtipur Police Station under IPC 332. Charge sheet framed on by Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Ahmedabad FIR No. 69/2002 of filed by Senior PI NR Jadhav of Gomtipur Police Station for stone pelting and burning houses in Shakra Ghanchi Ni Chali FIR No. 70/2002 of filed in Gomtipur Police Station for burning houses in Shakra Ghanchi Ni Chali, under IPC 143, 147, 148, 149, 336, 436, 153A (rioting with deadly weapons, endangering life and safety of people, destruction of property by fire or explosives, provoking a riot), Arms Act 25, BP Act 35/1. FIR No. 76/2002 of under IPC 143, 147, 148, 149, 332, 353, 186, 336, (rioting with deadly weapons, endangering life and safety of people, provoking a riot), BP Act 135/1 filed by Senior PI NR Jadhav of Gomtipur Police Station that mobs clashed with each other at Mariam Bibi Ni Chali where two persons were killed. Vaghela was named as one of the accused By his own admission, some of the cases have been filed by the police themselves, even though he belongs to the ruling party. Ashwinbhai Wankar of the BJP also admits that Vaghela is charged with murder under IPC section 302 Charged with rioting and causing death of three persons under IPC 302 (murder) Spent 108 days in jail after his arrest on March 31, 2002, moved three bail applications and is currently out on bail Was booked by the Police under PASA, but this was later revoked by the Government On March 22, one case was filed against him, and on March 30, three additional cases were filed against him. Accused in the carnage and killings in Moto Vankarvas, Sutharwada, Ashoknagar, Popatiawad, Maniarwada, Jhulta Minara and Nagpurwala in Chali areas of Ahmedabad. Complaint says he led a mob of 3000 people carrying firearms, acid bulbs, petrol bombs, swords and knives

21 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 16. Shri Kantilal Amrutiya MLA Morbi (13) BJP 17. Shri Madhabhai Lakhabhai Boricha, Keshod (36), BJP 18. Shrimati Mayaben Kodnani MLA Naroda (78) BJP Criminal Record Murder of Prakash Revashia, President, Morbi Nagar Palika and Chairman of Morbi Nagrik Coop Bank. Charged under IPC 302 (murder), 34, 120(b), 199, 201, 204 (criminal conspiracy). CR No. 319/99 in Morbi City PS. Case transferred to Gondal Sessions Court. Charge sheeted on Case under IPC 307 (attempt to murder) in Halvad Police Station, Surendranagar FIR No.355/98 against Kantilal Amrutiya and other 23 who looted and demolished the house of old Koli woman and looted the property under IPC 143, 427, 452, 504 and 506 (2) (criminal intimidation, death threats, trespass, damage to property) in Morbi City Police Station. Happened on and the case is still pending. Fifty five (55) neighbours of the woman sent a letter in support to the authorities. Helped his son s father in-law in occupying Government land illegally for operations of Patel Stone Company. They have cut trees illegally and have extracted more than 3000 T of stone illegally without paying any royalty. Involved in many cases of threatening people with revolver and in some murder cases. Involved in purchase of detonators, explosives from unauthorized sources and could potentially be charged under the Explosives Act Threatened and evicted 13 families and made them homeless so as to occupy their land. Alleged to extort hapta from various factories near Morbi including from Maharaja Salt Works and Ganesh Benzo Company Misbehaviour and use of abusive language against Government officials Several stories about his alleged criminal activities have appeared in local newspapers. CR No.II/156/90, Chorwad Police Station, Ta Maliya, Dist. Junagadh. Contempt of Public Proclamation, burning effigy. Allegations: Named by NHRC Report of March 2002 on Communal riots for leading and instigating mobs on the basis of depositions of several witnesses. Named as a prime accused by the Citizens Tribunal in its Report dated November 2002 in the Naroda Patiya carnage. Named for being actively involved in instigating killings during the communal carnage in February and March 2002 by Movement for Secular Democracy

22 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 19. Shri Mohanbhai Dhanjibhai Dhodiya Mahuva (165) BJP 20. Shri Narendra Modi Chief Minister Maninagar (77) BJP Criminal Record FIR No.56/96, Valod PS, Dist. Surat, under IPC 188, 114 (disobeying public servant, abetting). Case continuing. FIR No.32/94, Mahuva PS, Dist. Surat, under IPC 143, 147, 366, 451, 511 (rioting, unlawful assembly, house trespass to commit offence). Case continuing. Named as prime accused in the report of Concerned Citizens Tribunal headed by Justices Krishna Iyer, Sawant and Suresh in November 2002 based on depositions of several witnesses, experts, forensic laboratory reports and media reports. The Post Godhra carnage in Gujarat was an organized crime perpetrated by the state s chief minister and his government. The state s complicity is evident form the various acts of commission and omission of the government and its officials. Made several inflammatory statements and speeches since February 27,2002 that violate Sections 153(1) (A), (B), (C), 295(A), and 505 of the Indian Penal Code. The R.P.Act 1951 clearly specifies that anyone guilty of this is disqualified from contesting elections.

23 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 21. Shri Purshottam Solanki Minister Ghoga (56) BJP Criminal Record Involvement in anti-social activities in Mumbai including several murder cases; offences recorded against him by Maharashtra Police. CR No. 436/83 at Jogeshwari PS under section 302, 307, 143, 144,147, 120(B), 34 IPC (murder, attempt to murder, rioting). Pending trial in Session Court. CR No. 315/89 at Andheri PS under section 144 to 149, 307 IPC (attempt to murder, rioting) r/w 3,5,25 Arms Act. CC No. 786/P/87. Accused acquitted. CR No. 201/89 at Andheri PS under section 144 to 149, 307 IPC (attempt to murder, rioting) r/w 3,5,25 Arms Act. CC No. 460/P/90. Pending Trial. Committed to Sessions Court No. 215/90. CR No. 205/89 at Andheri PS under section 144 to 149, 307 IPC (attempt to murder, rioting) r/w 3,5,25 Arms Act. CC No. 460/P/90. Pending Trial. CR No. 96/91 at MIDC PS under section 143 to 149, 332 IPC (rioting, assaulting public servant on duty). Pending Trial. CR No. 20/93 at Jogeshwari PS under section 143 to 149, 324, 326, 302, 307, 427, 436, 188, 120B IPC (murder, assault, rioting) r/w 37 (a)(i) BPA r/w 34, 25 Arms Act. TADA Spl. Case No. 8/94. Discharged from TADA Court and case sent to lower court. Sessions Case No. 1531/94. Pending Trial. CR No. 114/93 at Andheri PS under section 143 to 149, 307 IPC (attempt to murder, rioting) r/w 3,5,25 Arms Act. Pending Trial. CR No. 00/93 (Bandra) 194/93 at Andheri PS under section 143 to 149, 153, 120 (a)(b), 423(1) IPC (rioting, criminal conspiracy) r/w 25(I)(b) Arms Act r/w 3(e), 25, 3(3)(2) TADA Act. TADA Spl. Case No. 44/934. Discharged from TADA Court and case sent to lower court. Mumbai Sessions Court No. 27, Case No. 1530/94. CR No. 186/93 at MIDC PS under section 143 to 149, 342, 347, 357, 384, 386, 188 IPC (rioting, extortion with threat of death, wrongful confinement) r/w 3(3)(2) TADA Act. TADA Spl. Case No. 4/94. Discharged from TADA Court and case sent to lower court. Metropolitan Magistrate Court No. 10, Case no. 183-P/95. Charge sheeted on CR No. 192/93 at Jogeshwari PS under section 341, 395, 506(II) IPC (dacoity, criminal intimidation). Committed to Sessions. Pending Trial SC No. 2124/94. Mumbai Sessions Court no. 54, Case no. 30/98. Charge sheeted on CR No. 216/93 at Andheri PS under section 323, 342, 452, 365, 384, 465, 484, 506(II) IPC

24 Sr. No. Candidate s Name Constituency (Number), Shri Purshottam Solanki Minister Ghoga (56) BJP Criminal Record (kidnapping, extortion, intimidation). CC No. 533/P/94. Pending Trial. CR No. 398/93 at Khar PS under section 387, 506(II), 114 IPC (extortion, criminal intimidation with death threats). CC No. 949/P/93. Pending Trial. CR No. 218/95 at MIDC PS under section 506(II), 114 IPC (criminal intimidation). Pending Trial. CR No. 274/96 at Andheri PS under section 387, 341 IPC (extortion with death threats). Pending Trial. CR No. 70/96 at DCBCID. Pending Trial. Detained under NSA on vide D.O.No. 116/PCB/Z-VIII of 89 and was released on the order of High Court ref. Writ petition No. 1366/89, 1367/89. On he was served with a show cause notice of Rs. 50,000/- for keeping good behavior u/s 110 Cr.P.C. vide Andheri Police Station C.C.No. 11/93. CR No. 7/93 at Andheri PS under IPC 302, 34 (murder). Mumbai Sessions Court No. 48, Case No. 1079/94. CR No. 218/95 at MIDC/Andheri under IPC 506(2) (criminal intimidation with death threat). Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate Court No. 10, Case no. 551-P/96. Charge sheeted on CR No. 17/96 at Bhavnagar B Division Police Station under IPC 331, 395, 397, 398, 325, 342, 323, 504, 506(2)(A)(B) (dacoity, robbery, wrongful confinement, assault to cause breach of peace, criminal intimidation with death threats). Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhavnagar, Criminal Case no. 4206/98. CR No. 107/96 at Vartej Police Station under IPC 120B, 171, 188 (criminal conspiracy, disobeying public servant). ). Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhavnagar, Criminal Case no. 3259/99. Charge sheeted on

25 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 22. Shri Rajeshkumar Gajanan Pathak Balasinor (124) BJP 23. Shri Rameshbhai Narandas Mistry Bharuch (156) BJP 24. Shri Shankarbhai Lakhdhirbhai Chaudhary Radhanpur (94) BJP Criminal Record CR No.79/92, PS Balasinor, Dist. Kheda, under IPC 147, 148, 149, 37, 307, 120B, 34 (attempt to murder, rioting armed with deadly weapon, criminal conspiracy), BP Act 135 CR No. 41/2002, under IPC 143, 147, 148, 149, 336, 435, 436, 295, 427 (rioting armed with deadly weapon, endangering life and safety of people, destruction of property by fire or explosives, defiling a place of worship), BP Act 37(1)3 and 135. Charge Sheet Date : , at Police Station B Division Dist. Bharuch, under IPC 147, 148, 149, 323, 326, 427, 504, 506 (rioting with deadly weapon, causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons, assault to cause breach of peace, criminal intimidation and death threat), BP Act 135, in the court of 4 th Judicial First Magistrate. FIR No. 28/97 dated in Radhanpur II Police Station, Dist. Patan under IPC 504, 506(2), 114 (criminal assault, intimidation, death threats). Chargesheet filed. Judicial Magistrate 1 st Class, Radhanpur ( ). Named under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 307, 427, 436 (attempt to murder, rioting, use of explosives) for killings in Arbuda Society, Radhanpur in March 2002 On 1 st March, 2002 the VHP had given a call for `Gujarat Bandh On this day Mr Shankarbhai with 10 (ten) other persons came on a tractor with 700 persons of Bajrang Dal to spread terror in Radhanpur Mr Shankarbhai and his companions started looting and burning the shops of Muslims near Lalbaug Patani Gate. They had with them petrol and diesel for burning the shops After that they damaged a religious place called Gol-Otali and set fire to it. After that Mr Shankarbhai fired from his gun/revolver at Gulam Jelani Gulam Rasul Shaikh and Gulam Nabi Kalubhai Shaikh. While these two injured were being taken to the hospital in a jeep, the driver had to stop the jeep on the road near Lohana Wadi as an electric pole was put on the road as a barrier. The mob started throwing stones and the driver ran away leaving the jeep. Both the injured persons were beaten again. Some how Gulam Nabi Shaikh managed to escape. Later on he was taken to the hospital by police. Mr Gulam Jelani was in the jeep and the mob burnt him with the jeep. Named as accused by Concerned Citizens Tribunal headed by Justices Krishna Iyer, Sawant and H.Suresh in their report of November 2002.

26 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 25. Shri Tersing Damor Dahod (114) BJP 26. Shri Vajubhai Parmabhai Dodiya Viramgam (63), BJP 27. Shri Vajubhai Vala, Minister Rajkot-2 (18) BJP 28. Shri Vishnubhai Chhotabhai Patel Umareth (127), BJP Criminal Record Allegations: Involved in attacking and illegally taking possession of the shop with the help of anti-social elements on Threatened the shop keeper earlier if he did not vacate the shop. Offence registered under IPC sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 506(2), 427 (rioting, criminal intimidation, damage to property, death threats), B.P.Act 135 He was arrested, charge sheeted and released on bail of Rs.5000/- District Magistrate passed orders to suspend his firearms license for three weapons Also widely reported in the press over several days in different newspapers Four criminal cases nos. 644/92, 559/2000, 1257/2000, 619/97 at Viramgam Court, Police Station Viramgam Town, Mandal Rural Police Station Allegations: Accused of suppressing enquiry into land grabbing and illegal sale of land donated to the Bhikshuk Gruh, a beggars home. The prime accused in this case were his party colleagues Shri Mukul Shah, Former Mayor, BJP, Shri Praful Barot, Former Mayor, BJP, and Shri Gordhan Jhadapia, Minister, BJP Total cost of Rs.10 crores of this land. Complaints given to Governor, Chief Ministers since last 9 years, but no progress in investigation. Matter is in High Court, pending since Bhavdeep Vajubhai Vala, son of Vajubhai Vala and others are involved in illegally taking possession of land belonging to late Shri Jesangji Dolatsingh Jadeja, resident of Village Nanamava, Taluka Rajkot Contract for this was signed in the presence of Vajubhai Vala, but Bhavdeep Vajubhai Vala and others did not bother to pay. Also accused of forging documents. Special Civil Court case No. 289/1999 with the Civil Judge, Rajkot. Cr No.106/98, PS Umareth, Dist. Anand, under IPC 143, 323, 395, 504, 506(2) (dacoity, Criminal intimidation and death threat, assault to cause breach of peace )

27 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 29 Pragjibhai Narenbhai Patel 62- Mandal- BJP 30 Ashok Haridas Lal 31- Dwarka- BJP 31 Prahaladbhai Mohanlal Patel 86- Visnagar- BJP Criminal Record Case No.: - 556/97 CR No.:- II37/97 in Viramgam town Police Station IPC No.:- 188 B.P.Act 135 date of Chargesheeted on 17/03/1997. Case No.:- 271/97 CR NO.:- II33/96 Viramgam Rural Police Station IPC No.:- 323,506(2) (Criminal intimidation and death threat), 114 B.P.Act 135 Date of Chargesheet 31/03/97 Case No.:- 376/2001 CR No.:- I63/2000 Viramgam Rural Police Station IPC No.:- 143,147,148,149,323, 506(2) (Criminal intimidation and death threat), 188,171(6) G.P.Act, 37(B) Date of Chargesheet 15/03/2001 Faujdari Case No.:- 4172/86 Chief Court, Jamnagar IPC No.:- 324(Causing hurt by dangerous weapons),340,342,351, 506(Criminal intimidation and death threat),,114 Faujdari Case No.: Jodiya Court, Jodiya Police Station IPC No.:- 447(Criminal trespass),427,504(assault to cause breach of peace) Faujdari Case No.: , Bhanwad Court, Bhanwad Police Station IPC No.:- 324,341,427 Faujdari Case No.:- 2144/00 Chief Court Jamnagar, Jamnagar City Police Statiion Prohibition Act, 66:1:B:81 Case Pending in Jamnagar City B Division CR No.:- 58/2000 Faujdari Case No.:- 1672/00 Chief Court Jamnagar, Jamnagar City B Police Statiion Prohibition Act, 66-1-B Case Pending in Jamnagar City B Division CR No.:- 59/2000 Criminal Case No.:- 662/2002, (Private Complaint) Visnagar Judicial Court, Dist. Mehsana IPC 504, 506(2) (Criminal intimidation and death threat), 507

28 Candidate s Name Sr. No. Constituency (Number), 32 Nitin Ratibhai Patel 81- Kadi - BJP 33 Parshottam Nanjibhai Bhojani 24-Jodiya- BJP 34 Kantibhai Kachoriya 100- Palanpur- BJP Criminal Record FIR No.:- I-363/96 Kadi Police Station. Case No.:- 68/97. IPC 143,342,332(Hurting public servant to prevent him from doing his duty),504 Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Kadi FIR No.: - I-92/91 Kadi Police Station. Case No.:- 1431/92. IPC 143,341,504,426, First Class Magistrate Court, Kadi FIR No.:- II-280/96 Kadi Police Station. Case No.:- 45/97. IPC 323,504,506(1) (Criminal intimidation and death threat), 114 First Class Magistrate Court, Kadi FIR No.:- 354/1996, Bhuj Police Station(Court Bhuj) FIR No.:- 113/1997 Jamnagar Police Station (Court Dwarka) Date of Chargesheet :- 19/02/1995 FIR No.:- 642/1997 Rajkot Dist. Police Station(Court Rajkot) Date of Chargesheet :- 06/02/1997 FIR No. II 176/91 Palanpur City Police Station, Palanpur IPC No.:- 186, 188, 506(Criminal intimidation and death threat), Lok Pratinidhitva Act 131, 132 and B.P Act 134 Charge sheeted by Second Joint Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class, Palanpur.