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Devendra Fadnavis, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and a prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently filed his nomination for the upcoming Assembly elections from the South West Nagpur constituency. This event sparked interest in the financial details of the politician, revealed through his nomination affidavit. According to the affidavit, Fadnavis, who is contesting the elections from Nagpur for the sixth time, has a total property worth Rs 5.25 crores. This includes both movable and immovable assets. The document also revealed that Fadnavis holds only Rs 23,500 in cash, highlighting the significant disparity between his property value and liquid assets.
The affidavit sheds further light on Fadnavis's finances by revealing a loan of Rs 62 lakhs he received from his wife, Amruta Fadnavis. Amruta herself possesses a substantial property worth Rs 7 crore 92 lakh 21 thousand, further emphasizing the family's financial standing. This figure includes Rs 6 crore 96 lakh 92 thousand as movable property and Rs 95 lakh 29 thousand as immovable property. Comparing Fadnavis's current wealth to his declared assets in 2019, a noticeable increase of over Rs 1 crore 80 thousand 233 has occurred in the past five years. Fadnavis attributed this increase to the rising prices of land.
Beyond his financial details, the affidavit also lists agriculture and social service as Fadnavis's professions. The document further states that there are no registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against him. This information provides a more holistic view of Fadnavis's background and potential legal entanglements.
The declaration of Fadnavis's financial assets is not only a legal requirement but also a matter of public interest. It allows voters to scrutinize the financial transparency of their candidates and draw conclusions about potential conflicts of interest or influence. The information disclosed will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion and analysis as the Maharashtra Assembly Elections draw closer.