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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
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.
Two candidates in the fray in the fourth and final phase of assembly elections in Odisha have declared zero assets in their affidavits, according to a report.
Mild tension during filing of papers in Puri between BJD and BJP supporters triggers confrontation during nomination filing. Puri SP disperses the mob peacefully. No untoward incident reported. Recent articles cover BJD LS nominee fainting, Nadda criticizing BJD govt for corruption.
On the occasion of Republic Day 2024, the Government of India announced the names of police personnel who have been awarded medals.