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Here's some shocking news: One in two candidates contesting the Kerala assembly elections is a history-sheeter.

Criminalisation of politics has always been a concern, but parties brazenly field goondas, and citizens knowingly or unknowingly elect them.

The ongoing elections are no different. An analysis published by National Election Watch (NEW), a collective of more than 1,200 NGOs and citizen-led organisations, shows the rot going deeper than before.

NEW's report says 153 out of 355 candidates analysed (i.e. about 43 per cent) have criminal cases pending against them, as declared by them under oath.

All major parties have given tickets to candidates accused of extortion, murder, and such other culpable offences.

Here is a party-wise list of tainted candidates:
 
Eight out of 13 candidates contesting on Kerala Congress (M) tickets have criminal cases pending against them. That adds up to 62 per cent of tainted candidates.

The Congress is only slightly better. Thirty six of its 67 candidates (54 per cent) have criminal backgrounds.

The corresponding numbers in the CPI(M) are 33 out of 73 (45 per cent), while the CPI and the Muslim League are each fielding 10 out 23 (43 per cent) with criminal backgrounds.
Following is the list of 5 candidates with serious pending criminal cases against them:
It's now up to voters to think hard before they vote. Would you cast your vote to an extortionist or a man who has committed murder?

“”NEW”” will continue to analyse the remaining candidates and will update its reports. Meanwhile, you can track your candidate's assets and criminal background by calling the toll-free number 1-800-110-440, or texting MYNETA <Pincode > to 56070 or MYNETA <constituency name> to 56070.

Use this service to choose honest candidates. Or, at least, to choose the best among the worst.