42 crorepatis in fray in UP's 2nd phase of elections

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh reveals a striking presence of affluent candidates vying for parliamentary seats. Many candidates have criminal cases against them while literacy qualifications are dismal with some not even completing school. This has sparked concerns about the influence of wealth and muscle power in electoral politics. Voting will take place for 89 seats across India in the second phase.

As many as 42 crorepati candidates are in the fray for eight of the constituencies in UP, where polls will take place on April 26.

The polling will be held in the districts of Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Mathura.

Data compiled by the Uttar Pradesh Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms offers a comprehensive view of the electoral terrain. Out of the 91 candidates in contention, a substantial 46 per cent have been identified as crorepatis.

Equally concerning is the revelation that 18 candidates, representing nearly 20 per cent of the total, have serious criminal cases registered against them.

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