This statistic raises crucial questions about voters’ priorities and the ethical standards of political representatives. With public awareness on the rise, particularly in urban centres like Mumbai, it’s worth asking: will criminal records impact voter decisions?
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- 60 per cent of sitting MLAs have declared criminal cases against them
- Criminal cases against majority of candidates has been part of India’s electoral reality
- At least 39 per cent candidates have declared serious criminal cases
As the state gears up for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, one figure has sparked widespread concern: 60 per cent of sitting MLAs have declared criminal cases against them. This statistic raises crucial questions about voters’ priorities and the ethical standards of political representatives. With public awareness on the rise, particularly in urban centres like Mumbai, it’s worth asking: will criminal records impact voter decisions?
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