Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Meet The Wealthiest Candidates In The State—Guess Who’s The Richest?

As Maharashtra gears up for the important 2024 Assembly elections, candidates' financial backgrounds are being closely examined, along with their political positions. With the nomination process now complete, recent affidavits show that many candidates, especially those from Mumbai and Thane, possess significant wealth.

Wealth has become a key factor in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, adding a layer of complexity to the competition in Mumbai and Thane. Candidates like Mangal Prabhat Lodha, with Rs 447 crore, and others such as Pratap Sarnaik, Rahul Narwekar, and Subhash Bhoir are expected to use their financial resources to strengthen their campaigns and influence voters. Here's a look at some of the richest candidates contesting in the Mumbai-Thane region:

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Parag Shah (BJP)
Assets: Rs 3,383.06 crore
Constituency: Ghatkopar East
Parag Shah leads the wealth list with declared assets of Rs 3,383.06 crore. His net worth has increased by 575% over the past five years.

Mangal Prabhat Lodha (BJP)
Assets: Rs 447 crore
Constituency: Malabar Hill
A successful real estate developer, Lodha's wealth mainly comes from his business, making him one of the richest politicians in Mumbai.

Pratap Sarnaik (Shiv Sena)
Assets: Rs 333.32 crore
Constituency: Ovala-Majiwada
Sarnaik, a notable figure in Thane, is known for his influence and connections within the Shiv Sena.

Rahul Narwekar (BJP)
Assets: Rs 129.80 crore
Constituency: Colaba
The current Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Narwekar has declared assets worth Rs 129.80 crore.

Subhash Bhoir (Shiv Sena-UBT)
Assets: Rs 95.51 crore
Constituency: Kalyan Rural
Bhoir represents Kalyan Rural with a declared wealth of Rs 95.51 crore.

Najeeb Mulla (NCP)
Assets: Rs 76.87 crore
Constituency: Mumbra-Kalwa
Mulla, contesting against Jitendra Awhad, has assets worth Rs 76.87 crore.

Jitendra Awhad (NCP-SP)
Assets: Rs 83.14 crore
Constituency: Mumbra-Kalwa
Awhad, a leader of the NCP-SP, has declared assets of Rs 83.14 crore.

Aaditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena-UBT)
Assets: Rs 23.43 crore
Constituency: Worli
The young face of Shiv Sena, Aaditya has assets amounting to Rs 23.43 crore and is known for his progressive policies.

Amit Thackeray (MNS)
Assets: Rs 15.6 crore
Constituency: Mahim
Son of Raj Thackeray, Amit's wealth stands at Rs 15.6 crore, representing a new generation in Maharashtra politics.

Ashish Shelar (BJP)
Assets: Rs 40.47 crore
Constituency: Bandra West
A key figure in the BJP, Shelar's assets total Rs 40.47 crore.

Raju Patil (MNS)
Assets: Rs 24.79 crore
Constituency: Kalyan Rural
Patil represents Kalyan Rural with assets worth Rs 24.79 crore.