West Bengal assembly polls: 'Red alert' constituencies see 17% rise, 23% candidates have criminal cases, report says
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Summary
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls, out of 2,130 candidates analysed, 528 (25 per cent) had declared criminal cases against themselves.
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
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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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right