19 pc of candidates in Delhi polls fray declared criminal cases: ADR
Nineteen per cent of candidates in the 2023 Delhi assembly election have declared criminal cases, a slight decrease from the 2020 election. Twelve per cent face serious charges. Party-wise, AAP has the highest proportion of candidates with criminal records at 63%, followed by Congress at 41%, and BJP at 29%. The issue of criminality among candidates remains significant.
Nineteen per cent of candidates in the 2023 Delhi assembly election have declared criminal cases, a slight decrease from the 2020 election. Twelve per cent face serious charges. Party-wise, AAP has the highest proportion of candidates with criminal records at 63%, followed by Congress at 41%, and BJP at 29%. The issue of criminality among candidates remains significant.
