Tripura Assembly election: 45 candidates crorepatis, says report

Of the 259 hopefuls contesting the Tripura Assembly polls, 45, or 17%, are crorepatis

Before every clash at hustings, the Association for Democratic Reforms conducts a detailed analysis of candidate wealth, drawing parallels between the previous and the current election, and if aspirants have indeed furnished their permanent account number (PAN).

The current review of candidates participating in the Tripura Assembly elections (due February 16) yields insights into the wealth profile of candidates.

• Average assets: The average asset per candidate contesting the Tripura Assembly elections this year is Rs 86.37 lakh. In the 2018 Tripura Assembly elections, the average asset per candidate for the 297 candidates was Rs 46.92 lakh.
   
• Party-wise average assets: Among