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India State Elections Show BJP Strength, Criminal Candidates Prevalent
India's recent state elections—particularly in Bengal and Assam—demonstrated the BJP's expanding pan-Indian presence, though analysis reveals 65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal charges and 61% are crorepatis (millionaires), raising concerns about democratic quality.
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