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Criminal shadow on candidates – impact on democracy?

An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed that 23% of the 2,920 candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves, while 20% are facing serious charges. This situation shows that the share of candidates with clean image in the electoral field is becoming limited, which is a matter of concern for the voters.

West Bengal Assembly Elections Phase I: Analysis of Criminal Background, Financial, Education, Gender, and Other Details of Candidates#ADRReport: https://t.co/A4GurkAt4I

For voters in West Bengal:
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