Mandate 2021: Assam elected 34 with criminal cases, 85 crorepatis
The Hindu
The number of millionaire MLAs and those with criminal cases in 2016 was 72 and 14, respectively
Assam elected more moneyed candidates and those with criminal cases in the recently concluded Assembly elections than in 2016. Data analysed by Assam Election Watch (AEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms revealed 34 of the 126 candidates who won had declared criminal cases against them compared with 14 five years ago. Of the 34 that won this time, 28 declared serious criminal cases related to murder, attempt to murder and crimes against women. Such candidates comprise 22% of those elected.More Related News