123 of 1,352 candidates in third phase of Lok Sabha polls are women, 18% have criminal cases: ADR
criminal cases against themselves, the ADR said in a new report. Seven candidates have also declared prior convictions, according to an analysis of details of candidates contesting the elections in the third phase by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and The National Election Watch. The third phase of the elections will be held on May 7.
Among the 244 candidates with criminal records, five face charges related to murder while 24 have been booked in cases of attempted murder.
Additionally, 38 candidates have been linked to crimes against women and 17 declared cases related to hate speech.
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The analysis, based on the self-sworn affidavits of the 1,352 candidates, has shed light on trends in criminality and wealth accumulation among political aspirants.
The prevalence of criminal cases varies significantly across major political parties, with figures highlighting concerning trends among candidates from prominent parties such as the the BJP, Congress and the Samajwadi Party.
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