India News: India votes in Lok Sabha elections with 1,200 candidates. DK Suresh seeks re-election from Bangalore Rural. Hema Malini, the third wealthiest candidat
India s second phase of Lok Sabha elections sees over 1,200 candidates vying for 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union territories. Wealth disparities among candidates are evident, with Karnataka Congress leader Venkataramane Gowda being the wealthiest, and Laxman Nagorao Patil having the lowest assets. Several candidates, including Rahul Gandhi and Hema Malini, are contesting, reflecting a diverse socio-economic mix among contenders.