A representational photo showing a voter's finger being marked with electoral ink at a polling booth.
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All eyes are on the Rajasthan Assembly polling set for November 25, with vote counting on December 3. With 5.2 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,857 candidates, the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP are locked in a tight race for the throne of Rajasthan.
Meanwhile, let's delve into the educational background of the candidates in the fray: (Data sourced from ADR)
>The total number of candidates analysed decreased from 2,188 in 2018 to 1,875 in 2023, showing variations in candidate numbers across different education groups. Here's a quick look at trends in various categories.
>This year, 11 candidates were found to be 'illiterate', a minor decrease from 12 in the 2018 election. Of the total candidates, 137 were classified as 'literate,' down from 161 in 2018.
>The number of candidates with a 10th-pass education level dropped from 316 in 2018 to 258 this year.
>In terms of professional qualifications, the number of graduates stood at 323, graduate professionals at 235, and postgraduates at 316. In 2018, the numbers were 353, 218, and 345, respectively.
>A noteworthy change was observed in the 'not given' category, which dropped from 6 candidates in 2018 to 0 candidate this year.
>The candidates with diploma holders stood at 26 in 2018, and this year the number was 37.
Here's a graphical depiction for the same: (Credit: ADR)
Credit: ADR report