86 per cent of candidates who contested LS polls, lost deposit: EC
In the recent Lok Sabha elections, 86% of the over 8,300 candidates lost their deposits, with 7,190 candidates failing to secure enough votes. The total number of contesting candidates was 8,360. The Election Commission's data shows that independent candidates had a 2.79% vote share.
In the recent Lok Sabha elections, 86% of the over 8,300 candidates lost their deposits, with 7,190 candidates failing to secure enough votes. The total number of contesting candidates was 8,360. The Election Commission's data shows that independent candidates had a 2.79% vote share.
