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What Percentage Of Candidates Have Criminal Cases In Assam Assembly Election 2026?

The Assam Assembly Election 2026 has drawn attention not only for political competition but also for the background of candidates, particularly regarding criminal records. According to an analysis conducted by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Assam Election Watch, the self-sworn affidavits of all 722 candidates contesting in the election have been examined to provide detailed insights.
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Detailed Notes

Out of the total 722 candidates, 102 candidates, which accounts for approximately 14 percent, have declared criminal cases against themselves. Among these, 82 candidates, or around 11 percent, are facing serious criminal charges. These serious cases include offenses such as murder, theft, and crimes against women.

Party-wise Candidates with Criminal Cases (Highest to Lowest)

Highest Percentage First

  1. AIUDF – 37% (11 out of 30 candidates)
  2. CPI(ML)(L) – 33% (1 out of 3 candidates)
  3. INC (Congress) – 28% (28 out of 99 candidates)
  4. Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) – 23% (6 out of 26 candidates)
  5. Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) – 20% (2 out of 10 candidates)
  6. Raijor Dal – 15% (2 out of 13 candidates)
  7. BJP – 9% (8 out of 90 candidates)

Party-wise Candidates with Serious Criminal Cases (Highest to Lowest)

  1. CPI(ML)(L) – 33% (1 out of 3 candidates)
  2. AIUDF – 30% (9 out of 30 candidates)
  3. INC (Congress) – 20% (20 out of 99 candidates)
  4. Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) – 19% (5 out of 26 candidates)
  5. Raijor Dal – 15% (2 out of 13 candidates)
  6. Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) – 10% (1 out of 10 candidates)
  7. BJP – 9% (8 out of 90 candidates) 

The analysis by ADR and Assam Election Watch also reveals the distribution of candidates across different categories. Out of 722 candidates, 211 belong to national parties, 116 are from state parties, 137 are from registered unrecognized parties, and 258 are independent candidates.

Party-wise data shows that candidates with criminal cases are present across major political parties. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has the highest proportion with 37 percent of its candidates declaring criminal cases, followed by the Indian National Congress (INC) at 28 percent and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at 9 percent.

For serious criminal cases, 20 percent of INC candidates, 9 percent of BJP candidates, and 30 percent of AIUDF candidates have declared such charges. Other parties such as Asom Gana Parishad, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, and CPI(ML)(L) also have candidates with declared criminal cases.

Additionally, the report highlights improvements in educational qualifications. None of the 722 candidates in 2026 are illiterate, compared to previous elections. Around 53.19 percent of candidates are graduates or above, while 44.74 percent have education levels between Class 5 and 12.