<p>As the 40-seat Mizoram Assembly prepares for polls on November 7, here's a look at crorepati candidates and their distribution amongst parties in the state. </p><p>According to a report from the Association of Democratic Reform (ADR) and Mizoram Election Watch, out of the 174 candidates who filed nominations and submitted their affidavits, 25.86% (45 candidates) declared a wealth of Rs 5 crore and above. Another 25.29% (44 candidates) declared their wealth in the range of Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore. An equal percentage, i.e., 25.29% (44 candidates), declared their wealth to be in the range of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore, while 10.34% (18 candidates) reported owning Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. A total of 13.22% (2 candidates) declared their wealth to be below Rs 10 lakh.</p><p>From the data, one can observe the typical trend where wealthier candidates secure election tickets at a much higher rate than those with smaller fortunes, and this difference has only become more pronounced since the previous elections. The 66% cumulative "crorepati" figure recorded this time represents a significant increase from previous elections, where the percentage remained relatively lower at 56%.</p>.Mizoram’s shortest and longest-ruling chief ministers.<p>If we stratify the results further to examine party-wise crorepati candidates, the trend appears as follows: 36 out of 40 candidates (90%) from the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), 33 out of 40 candidates (83%) from the Indian National Congress, 29 out of 40 candidates (73%) from Zoram's People Movement, 9 out of 23 candidates (39%) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 1 out of 4 candidates (25%) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared assets exceeding 1 crore.</p><p>Among the 27 independent candidates analyzed, 6 of them (22%) reported wealth exceeding 1 crore.</p><p>In terms of party-wise average asset declarations, the INC and Zoram People's Movement lead with 6 crore+, followed by MNF and BJP with 5 crore+, while AAP's average remains at 1 crore+.</p><p><strong>Candidates with the highest declared assets:</strong></p><p>The top three candidates with the highest declared assets are J.B. Rualchhinga from the BJP, R. Vanlaltluanga from the INC (Indian National Congress), and H. Ginzlala from Zoram People's Movement.</p><p>For more details on candidates with the highest declared assets, please refer to the table below:</p>.<p><strong>Candidates with the lowest declared assets:</strong></p><p>RamhlunEdena, V L Nghaka and Lalmachhuani, all three independent candidates from Serchhip, Serlui and Aizawl East II assembly constituencies respectively, are contestants in the fray with the lowest declared assets.</p><p>For further information on lowest declared assets, refer to the table below:</p>
<p>As the 40-seat Mizoram Assembly prepares for polls on November 7, here's a look at crorepati candidates and their distribution amongst parties in the state. </p><p>According to a report from the Association of Democratic Reform (ADR) and Mizoram Election Watch, out of the 174 candidates who filed nominations and submitted their affidavits, 25.86% (45 candidates) declared a wealth of Rs 5 crore and above. Another 25.29% (44 candidates) declared their wealth in the range of Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore. An equal percentage, i.e., 25.29% (44 candidates), declared their wealth to be in the range of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore, while 10.34% (18 candidates) reported owning Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. A total of 13.22% (2 candidates) declared their wealth to be below Rs 10 lakh.</p><p>From the data, one can observe the typical trend where wealthier candidates secure election tickets at a much higher rate than those with smaller fortunes, and this difference has only become more pronounced since the previous elections. The 66% cumulative "crorepati" figure recorded this time represents a significant increase from previous elections, where the percentage remained relatively lower at 56%.</p>.Mizoram’s shortest and longest-ruling chief ministers.<p>If we stratify the results further to examine party-wise crorepati candidates, the trend appears as follows: 36 out of 40 candidates (90%) from the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), 33 out of 40 candidates (83%) from the Indian National Congress, 29 out of 40 candidates (73%) from Zoram's People Movement, 9 out of 23 candidates (39%) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 1 out of 4 candidates (25%) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared assets exceeding 1 crore.</p><p>Among the 27 independent candidates analyzed, 6 of them (22%) reported wealth exceeding 1 crore.</p><p>In terms of party-wise average asset declarations, the INC and Zoram People's Movement lead with 6 crore+, followed by MNF and BJP with 5 crore+, while AAP's average remains at 1 crore+.</p><p><strong>Candidates with the highest declared assets:</strong></p><p>The top three candidates with the highest declared assets are J.B. Rualchhinga from the BJP, R. Vanlaltluanga from the INC (Indian National Congress), and H. Ginzlala from Zoram People's Movement.</p><p>For more details on candidates with the highest declared assets, please refer to the table below:</p>.<p><strong>Candidates with the lowest declared assets:</strong></p><p>RamhlunEdena, V L Nghaka and Lalmachhuani, all three independent candidates from Serchhip, Serlui and Aizawl East II assembly constituencies respectively, are contestants in the fray with the lowest declared assets.</p><p>For further information on lowest declared assets, refer to the table below:</p>