Criminalisation of Politics

Increase in MPs with Criminal Cases: In 2019, there was an increase of 109% in the number of MPs with declared serious criminal cases since 2009.

MPs with Criminal Cases: In 2022, of the 226 sitting Rajya Sabha MPs, 71 i.e., 31% have declared criminal cases against themselves and 37 i.e., 16% have declared serious criminal cases.

Chances of Winning: As per ADR analysis, the candidates facing criminal charges had double the chances of winning as compared to those with clean record.

Acts, SC Judgements & Regulations

The Representation of Peoples Act (RPA), 1951: It mentions the criteria for disqualifying a person ....

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