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The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections witnesses a significant number of crorepati candidates, while the number of criminal cases and the representation of women saw a drop.
Former minister Krishna Nand Tripathi, the Congress party's candidate for the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency, is the richest among all candidates in the third phase of elections in Jharkhand with assets worth over Rs 70 crore and the highest number of cases registered against him, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Gujarat Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Gujarat a key battleground in Indian politics with 26 parliamentary seats is up for grabs in the third
Out of 28 assembly constituencies in the first phase of elections in the state, 12 have been identified as 'red alert' seats with all candidates declaring criminal cases. Data compiled by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Odisha Election Watch reveals alarming statistics of candidates with criminal records. Learn more about the candidates and their criminal cases in this detailed report.
29 per cent candidates have declared assets worth Rs 10 million or more in the third phase.