Why are the candidates required to give detailed statement of their property before nomination? Give any three reasons.

Candidates are required to give detailed statement of their property before nomination because of the following:

1. So that the Election Commission can prevent him from misusing his power of money in elections.
2. It helps to keep a check on the person in acquiring property later by unfair means.
3. It gives people an opportunity to make their decision/choices based on the information provided to them.