A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has unveiled criminal charges against five Lok Sabha candidates in Assam, with representatives from the Congress and AAP implicated.
Notably, leaders from the BJP emerge unscathed, devoid of any criminal allegations.The report underscores a spectrum of serious and other charges against the candidates, offering insight into their legal predicaments.
Rishiraj Kaundinya of the AAP, contesting from Sonitpur, draws attention with seven cases against him, spanning charges of cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
Similarly, Gaurav Gogoi of the INC, vying for the Jorhat seat, faces a single case encompassing serious charges like assault on public servants and rioting.
Other candidates facing legal battles include Alam Ali of the Bahujan Maha Party, entangled in charges related to criminal breach of trust and cheating, and Sailen Chandra Malakar of the Bharatiya Gana Parishad, accused of criminal trespass and mischief causing damage.
Interestingly, while these candidates navigate legal complexities, none of the BJP nominees have been implicated in criminal charges, as per the ADR report.