Bihar scores highest on candidates with criminal charges Back
In the recently concluded eighth phase of polling, after analysing the 890 candidates in the seven states, 177 (20%) candidates were found to have declared criminal cases against themselves.
This is according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms. Of the 890 candidates analysed, 125 face serious charges like murder, attempt to murder, communal disharmony and electoral violations. 8 candidates are alleged to have committed crimes against women.