A recent analysis has revealed that in Bihar’s newly elected 18th legislative assembly, 130 out of 243 members about 53% have recorded criminal cases pending against them. Among these, 102 face serious charges including murder, attempted murder, abduction, or offences against women. The proportion of members with criminal backgrounds remains high, although it is down from the previous assembly where about 68% had such records.
The breakdown by party shows that certain parties have higher percentages of representatives with serious charges; this juxtaposition has sparked debate around the link between candidate choices, voter behaviour and governance outcomes. Experts suggest that improved transparency of candidate backgrounds and stronger voter awareness may be needed to reduce this trend in future elections.
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Over Half of Bihar’s Newly Elected Assembly Members Face Criminal Charges




