65 candidates in first phase assembly polls have criminal cases
candidates remained in the fray for the first phase of assembly elections in Odisha have criminal cases pending against them, according to a report of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). In the first phase, voting for 28 assembly constituencies along with four Lok Sabha seats will be held on May 13.
Out of 65 (27 per cent) candidates, who have declared criminal cases against themselves, 48 (20 per cent) are facing serious criminal charges, said the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) in its report released on Monday.
Among the major parties,18 BJP candidates, 17 Congress, 9 BJD and 3 AAP have declared criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits.
Out of the 243 candidates, including 32 females, 70 (29 per cent) are crorepatis.
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While 13 candidates have assets worth more than Rs 5 crore, 25 others have declared assets of Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore, the report said.
With a total wealth of Rs 33.36 crore, Biplab Patro, BJD candidate for the Digapahandi assembly segment in Ganjam district is
