West Bengal Assembly elections are entering the spotlight for candidates with criminal records. A report says “red alert” constituencies have risen by 17%, with 129 seats featuring three or more candidates who have declared criminal cases. Overall, 23% of candidates report criminal cases and 20% face serious charges, while the BJP leads among those with criminal records and crorepati candidates rise.
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