Assets of Chhattisgarh, Telangana MLAs surge; crorepati count rises
According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the average wealth of 24 re-elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections has increased by 41 percent.
About 80 percent, or 72 of the 90 winning candidates, are crorepatis. In 2018, this figure was 76 percent. The average wealth per winning candidate in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections is Rs 5.25 crore, compared to Rs 11.63 crore in 2018.
Meanwhile, 19 percent, or 17 of the 90 candidates, have filed a criminal case against themselves, compared to 27 percent in 2018.
In Telangana, the average assets of 32 re-elected MLAs showed a growth of 71 per cent in 2023. About 96 per cent, or 114 of the 119 winning candidates, are crorepatis compared to 89 per cent five years ago. The average wealth per winning candidate in 2023 is Rs 38.88 crore, up from Rs 15.71 crore in 2018.
About 69 percent, or 82 of the state's 119 winning candidates, have filed criminal cases against themselves, up from 61 percent in 2018.
First print: December 6, 2023 | 11:51 PM IST