According to the self-sworn affidavits analysed by poll rights body Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR), out of the 514 sitting Lok Sabha MPs analysed, 225 (44%) have declared criminal cases against themselves.

Additionally, 5% of the analysed MPs are billionaires, with assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. The report by ADR further revealed that among the sitting MPs with criminal charges, 29% face serious criminal cases, including allegations of murder, attempt to murder, promoting communal disharmony, kidnapping, and crimes against women.

Of the sitting MPs with serious criminal cases against them, nine face murder cases, with five of these MPs belonging to the BJP.

Moreover, 28 sitting MPs have declared cases related to attempt to murder, with the majority (21 MPs) belonging to the BJP. Similarly, 16 sitting MPs face charges related to crimes against women, including three allegations of rape.

The report also delves into the financial aspects of these lawmakers, highlighting that among major parties, the BJP and the Congress have the highest number of billionaire MPs. However, significant representation from other parties is also observed.

In terms of the distribution of criminal cases among states, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh stand out, with more than 50% of their MPs facing criminal charges. The analysis also reveals disparities in wealth among MPs, with some having assets worth hundreds of crores, while others have minimal assets. Notably, the top three MPs with the highest declared assets are Nakul Nath (Congress), DK Suresh (Congress), and Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (Independent), with assets amounting to hundreds of crores.

Furthermore, the report highlights the educational background, age, and gender distribution among the sitting MPs, noting that a significant majority (73%) of the MPs have graduate or higher educational qualifications, while only 15% of the sitting MPs are women.