Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath s son, Nakul Nath, is the richest candidate in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections with assets worth Rs 716 crore. His candidacy from Chhindwara, a Congress stronghold, underscores the financial stakes in Indian politics. The elections, scheduled in seven phases starting from April 19, will be closely watched for their political and financial implications.
The BJP on April 10 announced its tenth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, pitting Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Jaiveer Singh Thakur against Dimple Yadav, the wife of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, from the Mainpuri seat
Of the 1,618 candidates in the fray in phase one, 16 per cent or 252 candidates are named in criminal cases, with 10 per cent or 161 candidates facing serious criminal charges
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