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Lok Sabha Election 2024: 392 candidates crorepati in the third phase

Lok Sabha Election 2024: In line with the evaluation of ADR and 'The Nationwide Election Watch', seven of the candidates within the third section have additionally knowledgeable about their earlier convictions. Within the third section of Lok Sabha elections, voting is to be held on May 7.

Homicide associated prices towards 5 out of 244 candidates

In line with the ADR report, out of 244 candidates with prison information, 5 have homicide prices whereas 24 have circumstances of try and homicide. Aside from this, circumstances are registered towards 38 candidates for being concerned in crimes towards ladies and 17 for giving hate speeches. The report, based mostly on an evaluation of election affidavits of a complete of 1,352 candidates, highlights their tendency to take pleasure in prison actions and accumulate wealth.

29 % candidates are millionaires

There’s additionally appreciable variation within the prevalence of prison circumstances among the many main political events. There’s appreciable variation within the variety of prison circumstances registered towards candidates from main political events such because the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP). The report additionally highlights the disparity within the monetary background of the candidates. It revealed that 29 % or 392 candidates are crorepatis and the typical wealth per candidate is Rs 5.66 crore. When it comes to declared belongings, the highest three candidates have belongings value crores of rupees, with the very best declared asset being greater than Rs 1,361 crore.

639 candidates have academic qualification from class fifth to class twelfth.

The ADR evaluation additionally highlights the academic and demographic background of the candidates. In line with its report, 47 per cent or 639 candidates have academic qualification from class 5 to class 12, whereas 44 per cent or 591 candidates are graduates or have increased academic qualification. When it comes to age, 30 % or 411 candidates are within the 25-40 years class whereas 53 % or 712 candidates are within the 41 to 60 years age group. The report additionally highlights gender disparity in candidate choice, with solely 123 ladies (9 %) contesting within the third section.

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