The Economic Times

West Bengal polls: 17% rise in 'red alert' constituencies, 23% candidates with criminal cases, says report

West Bengal Assembly polls see a 17% rise in ed alert constituencies, with 129 seats having three or more candidates with declared criminal cases. A significant portion of candidates, 23%, have declared criminal cases, and 20% have serious criminal charges. The BJP leads in candidates with criminal records, while crorepati candidates have also increased.