Gujarat LS polls BJP's Poonam Maadam richest candidate BSP contestant poorest with Rs 2k
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A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that only 9% of the 1,352 candidates contesting the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections are women, and 18% have declared criminal cases against themselves. The report also revealed that seven candidates have declared prior convictions. The prevalence of criminal cases varies across major political parties, with notable trends among candidates from prominent parties like the BJP, Congress, and the Samajwadi Party.
The Court noted that another Bench has already dismissed a similar plea last week, through a detailed judgment.
Araria, Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Madhepura and Khagaria are going to vote on May 7 in third of the seven phases of parliamentary polls being held across the country.