SAD has most nominees with criminal record

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) tops the chart when it comes to the parties that have fielded the maximum number of candidates with criminal background in the state. Seven of its 10 candidates have accepted that they were facing criminal cases. The fact came to the fore in a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) today.
As per the report, a total of 278 candidates are in poll fray in the state. Of them, 39 (14 per cent) are facing criminal cases. When it comes to serious criminal cases, there are 29 candidates (10 per cent). The offence for which maximum punishment is of five years or more, or offence which is non-bailable is considered serious.

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