Data Methodology

Unlike traditional platforms that only list elected officials, Moneta tracks the wider political ecosystem. A profile may be created for an individual if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Currently holds an elected public office (e.g., MP, MLA, Sarpanch).
• Has previously held an elected public office.
• Has officially contested a recognized election.
• Holds a verified office-bearer position within a recognized political party.
• Is actively engaged in public leadership and meets Naxatra News editorial thresholds for public interest.

We rely strictly on publicly available information and official records. Data sources include:

• Election Commission Affidavits: Used for official names, ages, educational qualifications, and asset/liability declarations.
• Government Portals: Used to verify current elected status and constituency boundaries.
• Official Party Records: Used to verify party affiliations and office-bearer titles.
• Naxatra News Research: Used to aggregate public biographies and track political timelines.

Financial and legal information is derived exclusively from sworn election affidavits filed by candidates. To maintain strict neutrality and accuracy:

• We label financial figures as "Declared Assets" rather than "Net Worth", as we only report what has been officially submitted to the Election Commission.
• We label legal history as "Cases Declared" rather than "Criminal Record", adhering strictly to the legal presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
• If an individual has not filed an election affidavit, these sections will clearly state "Not available" rather than displaying a misleading zero.

Every profile displays a "Last Reviewed" date indicating when our team last verified the data against public records.

Because political statuses change rapidly, we maintain an open correction protocol. If a user identifies outdated or incorrect information, they can submit a correction request via our dedicated portal, providing a verifiable source link for review by our editorial team.