Agartala: Over sixty of the total 151
candidates in fray for the assembly elections in Arunachal
Pradesh are crorepatis, according to a report.
Takam Tagar, who is contesting from Palin constituency
on a People`s Party of Arunachal (PPA) ticket, is the richest
of them, with assets worth over Rs 229 crore, a report by
National Election Watch, an umbrella group of 1,200 NGOs
working for electoral reforms, said.
Congress candidates Nabam Rebia -- who is contesting from
Doimukh in Papum Pare district -- and Dorjoo Khandu -- in fray
from Mukto constituency in Tawang district -- have declared
assets worth over Rs 24 and Rs 22 crore respectively, said the
report prepared after analysing affidavits of the candidates.
Among others, BJP`s Lichi Legi -- contesting from
Itanagar constituency -- has declared movable and immovable
properties worth over Rs 22 crore.
The highest 37 crorepatis are from Congress, followed by
eight from National Communist Party, seven from All India
Trinamool Congress, six from BJP, four from PPA and an
independent candidate who has also declared his assets in
crores, the report said.
Interestingly, 130 contestants, including 49 crorepatis,
have not declared their PAN card details.
PPA`s Takam Tagar and Congress candidates Dorjee Khandu,
Gojen Gadi, Chowna Mein and Kameng Dolo are among those who
have not furnished their PAN card details, the report said.
Bureau Report
