In a major political development under latest news Assam, a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that 17 per cent of the newly elected Assam MLAs have declared criminal cases against themselves.
According to the report, 21 out of the 126 MLAs face criminal charges, once again raising concerns over the criminalisation of politics in the state.
Party-Wise Criminal Cases Among MLAs
The report states that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has 7 MLAs with criminal cases, while the Congress has 9 out of its 19 MLAs facing such charges.
In contrast, the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) stood out with all 10 of its MLAs reportedly having a clean record without criminal cases.
Serious Charges Mentioned In Report
The ADR report highlighted that serious allegations such as attempt to murder and crimes against women were reported across leaders belonging to multiple political parties, including BJP, Congress, AIUDF, Trinamool Congress, Raijor Dal, and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).
85% MLAs Declared Crorepatis
On the financial front, the report revealed that 85 per cent of Assam MLAs are crorepatis. Out of the 126 legislators, 107 declared assets worth more than ₹1 crore.
The BJP reportedly leads with 90 per cent wealthy MLAs, followed by the BPF with 80 per cent and Congress with 74 per cent.
Richest MLAs In Assam
AIUDF leader Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal was named the richest MLA with assets exceeding ₹226 crore. He was followed by Sewli Mohilary and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in terms of declared wealth.
The findings are now being widely discussed across breaking news Assam, latest news Guwahati, and political analysis platforms throughout the state.