65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are ‘crorepatis’: ADR

Bengal election: 58% of newly elected MLAs face serious criminal cases, shows study

Sixty-three winning candidates declared cases related to crimes against women, including two candidates who disclosed rape charges.

65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are ‘crorepatis’: ADR

A report reveals 65% of Bengal's newly elected MLAs face criminal cases, with 61% being millionaires, highlighting political concerns.

58% of West Bengal MLAs Face Serious Criminal Cases: ADR Report

A large number of newly elected legislators in West Bengal have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a study released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) on Tuesday. The report found that around 58% of MLAs have serious criminal cases pending against them, raising concerns about the quality of political representation in the state. According to the ADR analysis, “170 legislators have declared serious criminal case…

One in Six Assam MLAs Has Criminal Cases, 85% Are Crorepatis: ADR Report

GUWAHATI — A comprehensive analysis of the recently declared Assam Assembly election results has revealed alarming trends in the criminal and financial backgrounds of the state’s newest legislators. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Assam Election Watch, one out of every six winning candidates (17%) has declared criminal cases against themselves, while a staggering 85% are crorepatis — a sharp rise in wealth concentra…