As part of our commitment to keeping voters informed, we delve into critical statistics concerning candidates vying for a place in the assembly

2 months, 1 week ago

As part of our commitment to keeping voters informed, we delve into critical statistics concerning candidates vying for a place in the assembly

As part of our commitment to keeping voters informed, we delve into critical statistics concerning candidates vying for a place in the assembly. Out of 699 candidates analyzed, we found that 324 candidates, accounting for 46 percent, claim to have educational qualifications ranging from 5th to 12th standard. In contrast, another group of 322 candidates, also 46 percent, have declared themselves as graduates or hold higher qualifications. There are also 106 candidates, representing 15 percent, aged between 61 and 80 years, and 3 candidates who are above 80 years.

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Delhi polls 2025: Majority of candidates contesting Delhi polls in 41-50 age range, says ADR

2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi polls 2025: Majority of candidates contesting Delhi polls in 41-50 age range, says ADR

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, says ADR

10 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, says ADR

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LS polls: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, finds ADR

10 months, 1 week ago

LS polls: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, finds ADR

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Delhi civic polls: Over 35% candidates graduate, 60 nominees illiterate, says report

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Delhi civic polls: Over 35% candidates graduate, 60 nominees illiterate, says report

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UP polls: In second phase, 12 candidates are 'illiterate', 114 educated till Class 8

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UP polls: In second phase, 12 candidates are 'illiterate', 114 educated till Class 8

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UP Election 2022: Of candidates in fray 12 are 'illiterate', 114 educated till Class 8

3 years, 1 month ago

UP Election 2022: Of candidates in fray 12 are 'illiterate', 114 educated till Class 8

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Rajasthan polls: Number of candidates with criminal cases shoots up, crorepatis also in fray

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Rajasthan polls: Number of candidates with criminal cases shoots up, crorepatis also in fray

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132 of 699 contestants in Delhi elections have criminal history: ADR

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Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat

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Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat

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2.59 million candidates write civil servants' job test

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2.59 million candidates write civil servants' job test

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4 months, 1 week ago

Election Results: Fewer women, older leaders – a snapshot of the new Maharashtra assembly

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly election campaign ends

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Mumbai voter count for assembly polls crosses 1-crore mark; rises by 2.91 lakh since LS polls

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai voter count for assembly polls crosses 1-crore mark; rises by 2.91 lakh since LS polls

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Can we have 21-year-old MLAs?

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Younger MLAs: Some say why not; others feel too risky

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revanth Reddy suggests lowering minimum age to contest Assembly polls to 21

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Voting begins for bypolls to four Bihar assembly seats

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Government increases age limit for J&K combined competitive exam to 35

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong’s 3rd list out, Surjewala’s son fielded from Kaithal

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

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8 months ago

Chadha calls for lowering age to contest elections

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8 months ago

Reduce minimum age to contest polls from 25 to 21: AAP MP

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress will win 70+ seats in assembly polls: Udai Bhan

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

46 per cent of newly elected MPs face criminal cases: ADR

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10 months, 1 week ago

Odisha assembly polls: 27% candidates declared criminal cases, as per ADR report

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10 months, 1 week ago

412 'crorepati' candidates contesting Odisha Assembly polls

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, finds ADR

10 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: 121 candidates declare themselves illiterate, finds ADR

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

2,841 Contestants To Be in Fray From 175 Assembly, 25 Lok Sabha Segments in AP Polls

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Assembly Elections LIVE — 68% Voter Turnout In Sikkim, 67% In Arunachal Pradesh

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Doorstep voting for elderly, PwD voters in Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: 59% of DMK candidates have criminal cases against them - Where does BJP rank?

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

252 candidates in first phase of LS polls have criminal cases against them: report

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

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