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flag 47% of West Bengal’s MLAs have criminal cases, with 66% of BJP MLAs facing charges, ahead of upcoming elections.

flag A report released on March 16, 2026, reveals that 47% of West Bengal’s 291 sitting MLAs have declared criminal cases against themselves, with 37% facing serious charges like murder, attempted murder, and crimes against women. flag The data, based on election affidavits from 2021 and bypolls, shows 52% of MLAs are crorepatis with average assets of ₹2.82 crore. flag The BJP has a higher percentage of MLAs with cases (66%) compared to the Trinamool Congress (41%). flag The report highlights concerns over political accountability ahead of the April 23 and 29 assembly elections and May 4 vote counting.

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