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There has been an increase of 104 per cent in the number of political parties contesting Lok Sabha elections from 2009 to 2024

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reports a 43% average increase in the assets of 324 recontesting Members of Parliament (MPs) over the last five years. The average asset value grew from Rs 21.55 crore in 2019 to Rs 30.88 crore in 2024. Party-wise analysis shows varied percentages of asset growth.

An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms reveals that a significant number of Lok Sabha candidates from major parties, including BJP and Congress, have declared criminal cases in their affidavits. The cases range from serious crimes such as murder and hate speech. The report provides both party-wise and state-wise breakdowns of candidates with criminal backgrounds.

There has been an increase of 104 per cent in the number of political parties contesting Lok Sabha elections from 2009 to 2024, according to an analysis by poll rights body ADR.

Out of the 440 BJP candidates contesting the LS polls, 191 have declared criminal cases in their election affidavits, poll rights body.

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India News: 412 crorepati candidates are contesting Odisha Assembly elections. ADR and Odisha Election Watch analyzed 1,283 candidates' affidavits. Average assets

Out of the 1,283 candidates analysed in the Odisha Assembly elections 2024, 348 (27%) candidates have criminal cases

A total of 412 crorepati candidates are contesting in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections with an average asset of Rs 2.89 crore per candidate. Former Coal Minister Dilip Ray is the richest candidate with assets worth Rs 313.53 crore. Additionally, 27% of candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves.