104% rise in number of political parties contesting LS polls from 2009-24

The number of political parties contesting the Lok Sabha elections has surged by 104% from 2009 to 2024. A total of 751 parties are participating in 2024 compared to 677 in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009, according to an analysis by ADR. The analysis of 8,337 candidates reveals a diverse mix of representation. Criminal cases have been declared by candidates from different party types and a significant number of crorepatis feature among the contestants. Read The Rest at :