Press Release Uttarakhand Assembly Elections, 2017 Analysis of Asset Comparison of Re-contesting MLAs Association for Democratic Reforms T-95A, C.L. House, 1st Floor, Near Gulmohar Commercial Complex Gautam Nagar, New Delhi-110 049 Phone: +91-011-4165-4200 Fax: +91-11-46094248 Email:
[email protected] To report any electoral violations and malpractices during elections download the Election Watch Reporter (Android App) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webrosoft.election_watch_reporter Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters. Candidates' affidavit with nomination papers is the source of this analysis. Website:-www.adrindia.org, www.myneta.info Page 1 of 10 Executive Summary Recontesting MLAs: Uttarakhand Election Watch (UKEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analyzed the affidavits of 60 MLAs recontesting in the 2017 Uttarakhand Assembly Elections. Average Assets in 2012 Elections: The average assets of these 60 re-contesting MLAs from various parties including independent MLAs in 2012 was Rs 1.85 crores (Rs 1,85,41,331) Average Assets in 2017 Elections: The average assets of these 60 re-contesting MLAs in 2017 is Rs 3.62 crores (Rs. 3,62,66,619). Average Asset change from 2012 to 2017: The average assets of these 60 re- contesting MLAs, between the Uttarakhand Elections of 2012 and 2017 has increased by Rs. 1.77 crores (Rs. 1,77,25,289). Percentage change in assets from 2012 to 2017: The average percentage increase in assets for these 60 re-contesting MLAs is 96%. Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters.