Lok Sabha polls: 2,572 crorepatis; 1,643 candidates with criminal cases in fray
Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, there are 2,572 candidates who are crorepatis while 1,643 candidates have criminal cases registered against themselves, according to poll rights body ADR. An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch has shed light on the profiles of the candidates.
Out of the 8,360 candidates contesting, 8,337 have been analysed, revealing significant insights into their backgrounds, including criminal records, financial status, education, and gender representation.
The analysis revealed that 20 per cent of the candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves, marking an increase from 19 per cent in 2019, 17 per cent in 2014, and 15 per cent in 2009.
Of the 8,337 candidates analysed, 1,643 have criminal cases, while 1,191 (14 per cent) face serious criminal charges, including those related to rape, murder, and crimes against women.
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