[On 16 April 2009, the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections begins. The sheer rush of hopefuls has made applications forms dear. To facilitate the eager aspirants, we are publishing a copy of the prescribed format, which candidates may download on A3 legal paper – Editor]

Application Form to Be Filled For Contesting Lok Sabha Election

1] Name of Candidate: …………………………………

2] Present Address:
(i.) Name of Jail: ………………………………………
(ii.) Cell Number: ………………………………………

3] Political Party: ………………………………………
*List ONLY the Last Five parties in chronological order

4] Sex: [          ]
A- Male
B- Female
C- Mayawati
D- Mamata Banerjee

5] Reasons for leaving last party (circle one or more)
A- Defected
B- Expelled
C- Bought out
D- None of above
E- All of above

6] Reasons for contesting elections (circle one or more)
A- To make money
B- To escape court trial
C- To grossly misuse power
D- To serve the public
E- I have no clue
(If you choose "D, attach Certificate of Sanity from a Recognized Government Psychiatrist)

7] How many years of public service experience do you possess?
A- 1-2 yrs
B- 2-6yrs
C- 6-15yrs
D- 15+yrs

8] Give details of any criminal cases pending against you (use as many Additional Sheets as necessary)

9] How many years have you spent in Jail? [      ]
(Do not confuse with question 8)
A- 1-2 years
B- 2-6 years
C- 6-15 years
D- 15+years

10] Are you involved in any financial scams?
A- Why not
B- Of Course
C- Definitely
D- I deny it all
E- I see a foreign hand.

11] What is your Annual Corruption Income?
A- 100-500 Crores
B- 500-1000 Crores
C- Overflow...
(Convert all $ earning from Hawala etc to Rupees)

12] Do you have any developmental plans for India in mind?
A- No
B- No
C- No
D- No

13] Describe your achievements in space provided: […………..]