Puducherry polls: Over 40% candidates are ‘crorepatis’; how big is the wealth gap

Puducherry’s assembly elections reveal a significant presence of wealthy candidates, with 41% declaring assets over Rs 1 crore. Jose Charles Martin leads with over Rs 609 crore, highlighting a stark wealth disparity. This trend shows a notable increase in crorepatis compared to previous elections, with major parties fielding a high proportion of affluent contestants.