31% Rajya Sabha MPs facing criminal cases, 14% have assets over Rs 100 crore

What happened: The Association for Democratic Reforms released a study showing 31% of Rajya Sabha MPs analysed have declared criminal cases against themselves. Key numbers: 72 of 230 MPs analysed declared criminal cases; 37 (16%) declared serious criminal cases; 14% declared assets over Rs 100 crore; BJP 31 of 111 (28%), Congress 12 of 29 (41%), TMC 2 of 9 (22%). Why it matters: The study reports declared criminal cases and serious offences across major parties, with the Congress showing the highest share among the parties cited.

The Association for Democratic Reforms released a study showing 31% of Rajya Sabha MPs analysed have declared criminal cases against themselves.

The study reports declared criminal cases and serious offences across major parties, with the Congress showing the highest share among the parties cited.