In Chhattisgarh Polls, This Party Has Most Candidates With Criminal Cases

While the BJP has the most number of candidates with criminal cases, AAP makes up for the highest percentage of such candidates.

Chhattisgarh votes tomorrow in Phase 1 (the next phase of voting will be on November 17).

A total of 223 candidates will be contesting for 20 seats going to polls in this phase. Out of these candidates, 26 are facing criminal charges, says a report by the Chhattisgarh Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The number makes up for 12% of the total candidates.  

Among the 26 candidates facing criminal cases, 16 are charged with serious crimes, says the report.