Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch recently reviewed the criminal records of 1,352 candidates contesting in 95 constituencies covering 12 states and UTs in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections. Published a sneak peek report. . Here’s what you need to know:
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Total number of candidates with criminal cases
As many as 244 (18%) of the 1,352 candidates contesting in the third phase have declared criminal cases registered.
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Total number of candidates with serious criminal cases
Of the 1,352 candidates, 172 (13%) have serious criminal convictions.
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Total number of candidates with cases related to crimes against women
Thirty-eight candidates have filed cases related to crimes against women. Two of her out of 38 have rape-related charges (IPC Section 376 and IPC Section 376(2)(n)).
Candidates by category for which a criminal case has been registered (third stage parliamentary polls).
Credit: Association for Democratic Reform (ADR)
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A smart candidate from a party who has committed a criminal case.
Among major political parties, 3 out of 3 candidates from RJD, 4 out of 5 candidates from Shiv Sena (UBT), 2 out of 3 candidates from NCP (SP) and 5 out of 10 candidates from SP. 26 out of 68 Democratic Party candidates were elected. One out of three INC, JD (U) candidates, 22 out of 82 BJP candidates and one out of six AITC candidates have criminal cases registered against them.
Sensible candidates (for 3rd phase parliamentary elections) with criminal cases registered.
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A smart candidate from a party with a serious criminal case.
Among major political parties, 2 out of 3 candidates from RJD, 2 out of 3 candidates from NCP (SP), 2 out of 5 candidates from Shiv Sena (UBT), 3 candidates from JD (U) 1 out of 1, 3 out of 10. SP candidates, 14 out of 68 INC candidates, 14 out of 82 BJP candidates and one out of six AITC candidates have serious criminal cases against them.
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Election districts subject to emergency alert
Of the 95 constituencies being contested in Phase 3, 43 are red alert constituencies. Red alert constituencies are constituencies where three or more candidates have registered criminal cases.
(issued April 29, 2024, 15:36 IST)
