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65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are 'crorepatis': Report

Newly elected West Bengal MLAs show a significant increase in criminal cases. Over 65 percent declared criminal charges, a jump from the previous election. Wealth concentration also rose, with 61 percent being crorepatis. This trend highlights growing concerns about criminalisation of politics and wealth in the state's legislature.

6 May 2026 8:47 pm