Puducherry poll: More than 40% of candidates are ‘crorepatis’; how big is the gap between rich and poor
In the assembly elections in Puducherry, attention has turned not only to the political battle but also to the wealth of the candidates. Many of the campaigners are “crorepatis”, some of whom claim to be extremely wealthy, making finances a key topic in the polls.Of the 291 candidates analyzed by the Association for Democratic Reforms … Read more