Affidavits for April 26 local body polls: Nearly 65 % of Vadodara Municipal Corporation candidates of BJP, Congress have not pursued higher education
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Affidavits reveal 65 percent of 150 BJP and Congress candidates contesting 76 Vadodara Municipal Corporation seats on April 26 have not pursued higher education. BJP fielded 20 graduates and 7 postgraduates among 76 candidates. Congress fielded 14 graduates and 10 postgraduates among 74 candidates. Many lower-educated candidates declared significantly higher assets than degree-holding opponents.
Key Entities
Vadodara Municipal CorporationBJPCongressGujaratApril 26 electionsIndian ExpressSameer VaghelaAmar Vaghela