21% crorepatis and 23% with criminal cases: What ADR analysis of candidates in Phase 1 of West Bengal elections shows
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Analysis of 1,475 candidates contesting West Bengal Assembly elections Phase 1 on April 23 reveals 23% have declared criminal cases, 19 involved in murder cases, and 105 in attempted murder. Additionally, 21% are crorepatis with average assets of Rs 1.34 crore. BJP candidates show 70% with criminal cases.
Key Entities
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026Phase 1Association for Democratic ReformsApril 23BJPTrinamool CongressCPI(M)Congress