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Lawbreakers to lawmakers? The 'criminal candidates' standing in India's election
May 18, 2019 12:10 pm
NEW DELHI, May 18: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has one unwanted lead in this month’s general election race - according to data from an electoral watchdog it is fielding the most candidates among the major parties who are facing criminal charges. Its main rival, Congress, is just a step behind.
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