Summary
The sixth phase of elections was held in Uttar Pradesh today. Meanwhile, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which keeps track of political figures, has released the final report of candidates for all the seven phases.
A total of 4,442 candidates are in the fray in the UP elections this time. The ADR has prepared a report on the election affidavits of 4,406 of these candidates. The other 36 candidates could not be studied as their affidavits were not clear.
According to the report, maximum 65 percent of the tainted candidates are from SP. Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party and RLD are at number two. 58 percent of the candidates of both are tainted. All the three parties are fighting the elections together this time. BJP has 45% and Congress 40% candidates are tainted. 38% of BSP candidates and 35% of Apna Dal (Sonelal) candidates have criminal background. 18% of the candidates of Aam Aadmi Party are also facing cases under different sections.
What kind of allegations have been made?
69 candidates have been accused of being involved in crimes against women. Of these, 10 are also those who are accused of rape. 159 candidates have been charged with attempt to murder. At the same time, there are 37 candidates who are facing murder charges.
Most tainted candidates in these seats
assembly seat | District | total candidates | tainted |
Lucknow Central | Lucknow | 13 | 07 |
Chail | Kaushambi | 15 | 07 |
bansdih | Baliya | 13 | 07 |
ambedkar nagar | Akbarpur | 12 | 07 |
Sewapuri | Varanasi | 10 | 07 |
RLD ahead in giving tickets to millionaires
Rashtriya Lok Dal ie RLD is at number one in giving tickets to crorepatis. 94% of RLD candidates are crorepatis. While 90% of the candidates of BJP and 87% of Samajwadi Party candidates are crorepatis. Bahujan Samaj Party, Apna Dal (S), Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party and Congress have also not lagged behind in giving tickets to crorepatis. 79% of BSP, 71% of Apna Dal Sonelal, 68% of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party and 50% of Congress candidates are crorepatis.
candidate | Party | assembly seat | Total assets |
Nawab Kazim Ali Khan | Congress | Rampur | Rs 296 crore |
Shah Alam (Guddu Jamali) | AIMIM | Mubarakpur | Rs 195 crore |
Supriya Aaron | SP | Bareilly Cantt | Rs 157 crore |
- This time there are a total of 1,551 candidates who have studied from class 5th to 12th.
- 56% i.e. 2,477 candidates are those who have completed their graduation.
- 39 diploma holders are also contesting the elections. There are 54 candidates who are illiterate.
- This time a total of 560 i.e. 13% women are contesting the elections.
- Congress has been ahead in giving tickets to women. 39% of Congress candidates are women. The Congress had promised to give 40 per cent tickets to women before the elections.
- The maximum age of 52% candidates is between 41 to 60 years.
613 candidates are in the fray in the seventh phase, 28% have criminal cases registered
A total of 613 candidates are in the fray in the seventh phase. Voting will be held on March 7 in 54 seats of Varanasi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Mau, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Bhadohi, Azamgarh. In this phase also 170 i.e. 28% candidates are tainted. Maximum 58% candidates of Samajwadi Party are tainted. 55% of BJP candidates and 38% of BSP candidates have criminal background. Congress is fourth in this matter and Aam Aadmi Party is at number five. 37% of Congress candidates and 17% of AAP candidates are tainted.
Expansion
A total of 4,442 candidates are in the fray in the UP elections this time. The ADR has prepared a report on the election affidavits of 4,406 of these candidates. The other 36 candidates could not be studied as their affidavits were not clear.
According to the report, maximum 65 percent of the tainted candidates are from SP. Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party and RLD are at number two. 58 percent of the candidates of both are tainted. All the three parties are fighting the elections together this time. BJP has 45% and Congress 40% candidates are tainted. 38% of BSP candidates and 35% of Apna Dal (Sonelal) candidates have criminal background. 18% of the candidates of Aam Aadmi Party are also facing cases under different sections.
What kind of allegations have been made?
69 candidates have been accused of being involved in crimes against women. Of these, 10 are also those who are accused of rape. 159 candidates have been charged with attempt to murder. At the same time, there are 37 candidates who are facing murder charges.
Most tainted candidates in these seats
assembly seat | District | total candidates | tainted |
Lucknow Central | Lucknow | 13 | 07 |
Chail | Kaushambi | 15 | 07 |
bansdih | Baliya | 13 | 07 |
ambedkar nagar | Akbarpur | 12 | 07 |
Sewapuri | Varanasi | 10 | 07 |
RLD ahead in giving tickets to millionaires
Rashtriya Lok Dal ie RLD is at number one in giving tickets to crorepatis. 94% of RLD candidates are crorepatis. While 90% of the candidates of BJP and 87% of Samajwadi Party candidates are crorepatis. Bahujan Samaj Party, Apna Dal (S), Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party and Congress have also not lagged behind in giving tickets to crorepatis. 79% of BSP, 71% of Apna Dal Sonelal, 68% of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party and 50% of Congress candidates are crorepatis.