New Delhi, Feb 25: Out of 670 candidates analysed, 182 (27%) candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves. These candidates are fighting the 6th phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2022.
151(23%) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms.
Criminal background:
Party wise Candidates with Criminal Cases: Among the major parties, 40(83%) out of 48 candidates analysed from SP, 23(44%) out of 52 candidates analysed from BJP, 22 (39%) out of 56 candidates analysed from INC, 22 (39%) out of 57 candidates analysed from BSP and 7 (14%) out of 51 candidates analysed from AAP have declared criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits.
Vicky Nanjappa 
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