New Delhi: The North Eastern state of Mizoram, which is also going to polls on November 25, has just 2 candidates who have declared criminal cases against them in the affidavit.
A total of 142 candidates are in the fray for the 40-member state Assembly. According to an analysis done by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), only two Mizo National Front (MNF) candidates have criminal registered cases against them. Interestingly, every second candidate is a crorepati in this tiny hill state.
Of 142 candidates, 75 candidates are crorepatis. R Lalwia of ZNP contesting from Serlui is the richest candidates in the fray with a declared assets worth over Rs 68 crore. The MNF candidate from Aizwal West K Sangthuama is worth over Rs 25 crore. The chief minister and the Congress candidate from two constituencies Lal Thanhawla has declared assets worth Rs 14 crore.
Ninety-seven candidates are graduates or above. A total number of 111 candidates have not declared their PAN numbers. Shockingly only one candidate has filed Income Tax Returns.
The more shocking thing is the representation of women. There are just 6 women candidates in the fray. The BJP has fielded 3, the ruling Congress and the main opposition MNF have given ticket to just 1 woman each. There is also an independent woman candidate trying her luck.
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