A total of 189 crorepati candidates are in fray for the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections to be held on February 23, while 116 have declared criminal cases against themselves, as per a latest report. The average assets per candidate contesting in the fourth phase of UP assembly elections is Rs 1.90 crore. Out of 680 candidates analysed, 116 have declared criminal cases against themselves, ADR said. The report further said that 95 candidates have declared serious criminal cases, including cases related to murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, crimes against women etc. Among party wise candidates with criminal cases, 19 from BJP, 12 from BSP, 9 from RLD, 13 from SP, 8 from Indian National Congress, and 24 Independent candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits, ADR said.

Source: dna February 18, 2017 11:57 UTC