Indian state elections dogged by corruption concerns

Man waving flag featuring the face of Mukhtar Ansari, a candidate for election who is in jail facing charges including murder

Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.

29 February 2012 Last updated at 00:21 ET Help

Voters in five Indian states are going to the polls in regional assembly elections, with concerns about tackling corruption high on the agenda for many.

In Uttar Pradesh, the biggest state holding elections, more than 200 of the candidates are facing serious criminal charges.

Divya Arya reports from Uttar Pradesh.

Read More

Politics and the barrel of the gun

Most watched/listened

US & Canada

World

Business

Science & Technology

Entertainment

UK

BBC links

- Parental Guidance
- Contact Us

BBC © 2013 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.