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  • Wealth and Crime in Bihar Politics: 90% Crorepati MLAs While Criminal Cases Decline in 18th Assembly

    Wealth and Crime in Bihar Politics: 90% Crorepati MLAs While Criminal Cases Decline in 18th Assembly

    Nov 18, 2025 12:39 am CST

    The 18th Bihar Assembly shows contrasting trends with 90% of MLAs being crorepatis while criminal cases have declined to 53% from 68% in 2020. Despite improvements, women still make up only 12% of the house, and the wealth gap between legislators and average citizens has widened dramatically, with MLAs now approximately 1,500 times richer than the average Bihar resident.

  • Election Commission Reactivates Economic Intelligence Panel After Six Years to Combat Electoral Malpractice

    Election Commission Reactivates Economic Intelligence Panel After Six Years to Combat Electoral Malpractice

    Oct 19, 2025 11:03 pm CST

    India's Election Commission has revived its Multi-Departmental Committee on Election Intelligence after a six-year hiatus to prevent the misuse of money, liquor, and drugs in the upcoming Bihar elections. The committee, comprising 17 government departments and agencies, met to coordinate efforts against electoral malpractices and ensure free and fair elections through enhanced intelligence sharing and enforcement strategies.