According to the analysis, there were 677 parties in 2019, 464 in 2014 and 368 in 2009, but by 2024 there will be 751 parties.
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As House of Representatives elections Scheduled to end on June 1st Political parties According to an analysis by voting rights groups, voters who will run in general elections between 2009 and 2024 Australia.
According to the analysis, there were 677 parties in 2019, 464 in 2014 and 368 in 2009, but by 2024 there will be 751 parties.
This surge represents a staggering 104% increase from 2009 to 2024.
of Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch It conducted a comprehensive analysis of affidavits of 8,337 candidates contesting seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Of the total 8,360 candidates, the breakdown shows a diverse political representation: 1,333 from national parties, 532 from state parties, 2,580 from registered unrecognized parties, and 3,915 independent candidates.
The analysis also sheds light on the incidence of criminal cases among candidates.
Among national parties, 443 out of 1,333 candidates have criminal cases filed, including 295 facing serious criminal charges.
The numbers are higher among state parties, with 249 of the 532 candidates facing criminal cases and 169 facing serious charges.
The figures for registered non-official parties are relatively low, with 401 of the 2,580 candidates facing criminal charges and 316 facing serious offences.
Independent candidates fall somewhere in the middle, with 550 of the 3,915 candidates facing criminal cases and 411 facing serious charges.
Additionally, the analysis uncovered the candidates’ financial assets and revealed that 2,572 of the total 8,337 candidates are millionaires or billionaires.
