The Wealthiest Candidate in Maharashtra’s Elections: Parag Shah’s Assets Surge 575%

In the last five years, Parag Shah's assets have grown by an astounding 575%. During the 2019 assembly elections, his property was valued at Rs 550.62 crore.

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The Wealthiest Candidate in Maharashtra’s Elections: Parag Shah’s Assets Surge 575%
Real Estate Maharashtra:Parag Shah, the BJP's candidate representing Maharashtra's Ghatkopar East constituency, has declared assets worth Rs 3,383.06 crore. This impressive figure makes him the wealthiest candidate in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. In his affidavit, Shah reported movable assets totaling Rs 3,315.52 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 67.53 crore.

Parag Shah, a real estate developer, holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom). He founded Man Infraconstruction Ltd in 2002 and has been actively involved in politics since 2017. He was elected as a BJP Municipal Councillor from Ghatkopar East, Ward No. 132, in February 2017, with a strong commitment to serving the community.

The political landscape in Maharashtra is highly competitive, with nearly 8,000 candidates vying for the 288 assembly seats. The ruling Mahyuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are the main players in these elections, set to take place on November 20, with results expected on November 23.

The BJP is contesting 148 assembly seats, while the Congress is fielding candidates for 103 seats. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has nominated candidates for 80 seats, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's NCP has 53 contestants. The Mahayuti alliance has distributed five seats to other allies, but decisions on two segments remain pending.

On the opposition side, the MVA is a strong contender, with the Congress contesting 103 seats. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) is fielding 89 candidates, and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) has nominated 87 contestants. The MVA has given six seats to other allies, but three assembly segments are yet to be finalized.

Parag Shah's significant asset growth underscores the financial clout of influential political figures in Maharashtra. His background in real estate and his commitment to community service make him a formidable candidate in the Ghatkopar East constituency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Parag Shah's declared assets worth in the 2024 assembly elections?

Parag Shah has declared assets worth Rs 3,383.06 crore.

What is the percentage growth in Parag Shah's assets over the last five years?

Parag Shah's assets have grown by 575% over the last five years.

What kind of assets does Parag Shah hold?

Parag Shah holds movable assets worth Rs 3,315.52 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 67.53 crore.

What is Parag Shah's educational background?

Parag Shah holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom).

Which political party does Parag Shah represent in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections?

Parag Shah represents the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.

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