Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of candidates contesting in phase 7 polling
The Hindu
Analysis of Lok Sabha candidates reveals high percentage with criminal cases, crorepatis, and low female representation across parties.
For the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and The National Election Watch analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 904 contenting candidates and found that 199 (or 22%) of them have declared criminal cases against themselves, 151 of which have serious criminal cases against them. 13 candidates have cases related to crime against women and 27 have cases related to attempt to murder, as shown in the table below.
Also read: These are the Lok Sabha constituencies and States going to polls in Phase 7
Barring Biju Janata Dal, Odisha’s leading State party, at least around 40% of the contesting candidates of the parties, as shown in the chart below, have criminal cases declared against themselves. 45% of Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidates, and 39% of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress candidates are charged with criminal cases.
The following graphic shows the candidates with the most number of criminal cases against them.
The map below shows the percentage of candidates with criminal cases in each of the constituencies going on poll during the seventh phase. Out of the five constituencies which have the highest share of candidates with criminal charges, 4 are in Uttar Pradesh, namely: Maharajganj (46%), Varanasi (43%), Ghazipur (40%), and Mirzapur (40%).
The chart below also shows the State-wise share of contesting candidates that have criminal cases against them. States with the highest share of candidates with criminal cases are Bihar and Uttar Pradesh with 24% each, and Odisha and West Bengal - with 23%.
Among the major national parties, all of AAP’s contesting candidates are crorepatis, whereas 97% of Congress candidates and 86% of BJP’s candidates are crorepatis, as shown in the bar chart below.
Former CPI Maoist leader Swarnakka surrenders, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideologies, aiming to lead a peaceful life with family.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.