Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: 17% rise in 'red alert' constituencies, 23% candidates with criminal cases in West Bengal, says report
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Summary
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls, out of 2,130 candidates analysed, 528 had declared criminal cases against themselves, while 431 candidates had declared serious criminal cases against themselves
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Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right