May 29th 2024.
According to a recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), there has been a significant rise in the number of political parties participating in the Lok Sabha elections. The numbers have gone up by a whopping 104% from 2009 to 2024. This means that 751 political parties will be contesting for seats in the upcoming elections, as compared to 677 in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009. This surge in participation is a clear indication of the growing interest in politics among the masses.
The ADR, in collaboration with the National Election Watch, has conducted a thorough examination of the self-sworn affidavits of 8,337 candidates who are vying for seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 Elections. Out of these, 8,360 candidates, a diverse mix of individuals, have been identified. This includes 1,333 candidates from national parties, 532 from state parties, 2,580 from registered unrecognised parties, and 3,915 independent candidates. This shows that the political landscape is made up of a variety of representatives from different backgrounds and affiliations.
The analysis has also shed light on the prevalence of criminal cases among the candidates. It has been found that a considerable number of candidates from national and state parties, as well as independent candidates, have declared criminal cases against them. Out of the 1,333 candidates from national parties, 443 have criminal cases registered against them, with 295 facing serious charges. Similarly, 249 out of 532 candidates from state parties have criminal cases, with 169 facing serious charges. However, the numbers are relatively lower for registered unrecognised parties, with 401 out of 2,580 candidates having criminal cases and 316 facing serious charges. Independent candidates fall in the middle, with 550 out of 3,915 candidates facing criminal cases and 411 facing serious charges.
In addition to this, the analysis has also provided insights into the financial assets of the candidates. It has been found that a large number of candidates, 2,572 to be precise, are crorepatis or millionaires. This includes 906 out of 1,333 candidates from national parties, 421 out of 532 from state parties, 572 out of 2,580 from registered unrecognised parties, and 673 out of 3,915 independent candidates. This highlights the fact that a significant number of candidates come from a wealthy background.
Overall, the ADR analysis has given us a comprehensive understanding of the candidates participating in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. With a diverse mix of individuals from various political parties and backgrounds, it will be interesting to see how the political landscape unfolds in the 2024 elections.
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