Lok Sabha polls phase 1: With assets worth only Rs 320, this man is the poorest candidate

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Rs 320

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Rs 500

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Rs 500

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Rs 1,000

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Rs 1,500

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Crorepati candidates

Out of the 1,618 candidates, 450 (28%) are crorepatis. Among the parties in the Lok Sabha of Phase 1, 4(100%) out of 4 candidates from RJD, 35(97%) out of 36 candidates from AIADMK, 21(96%) out of 22 candidates from DMK, 69(90%) out of 77 candidates from BJP, 49(88%) out of 56 candidates from INC, 4(80%) out of 5 candidates from AITC and 18 (21%) candidates out of 86 candidates analysed from BSP have declared assets worth more than Rs 1 crore.

Share of wealth in phase 1

Rs 5 cr and above: 193 candidates Rs 2 cr to Rs. 5 cr: 139 candidates Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 cr: 277 Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh: 436 less than Rs 10 lakh: 573

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