High Stakes: Wealth Comparison of Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election Candidates

In the arena of MPs and central ministers, this time the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections promise to be a captivating showdown. On October 30, all candidates submitted their nominations, unveiling their property details. According to affidavits filed by Kailash Vijayvargiya, the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a striking contrast in wealth emerges.

Comparing Property Holdings:

Kailash Vijayvargiya:

Kailash Vijayvargiya and his wife, Asha Vijayvargiya, declare a combined property worth 14 crores INR.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan:

In comparison, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife, Sadhna Singh, report a total property value of 8.62 crores INR.

Vijayvargiya’s Ascension:

Kailash Vijayvargiya, who is contesting the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election after a decade, has seen his wealth multiply sevenfold during this time. In 2013, his assets were valued at 1.81 crores INR.

Property Breakdown:

Shivraj Singh Chouhan:

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s assets consist of movable and immovable property, totaling 9.43 crores INR, including 3.01 crores INR in movable and 6.42 crores INR in immovable assets.

Kailash Vijayvargiya:

Kailash Vijayvargiya boasts a significant share of immovable property, with a 14.57 crores INR worth of assets, including a 10 crores INR plot purchased five years ago, now valued at 10.57 crores INR. Additionally, Vijayvargiya owns a 48-year-old plot measuring 1500 square feet, which he acquired for 5000 INR and is currently worth 2.35 crores INR.

Additional Property Information:

• Shivraj Singh Chouhan owns properties in Vidisha and Jait village, collectively worth 51,25,000 INR.
• Sadhna Singh holds a three-fourth share in residential sections in Bhopal’s Arera Colony.
• Both possess a combined 4.89 crores INR worth of agricultural land.

Cash Holdings:

When it comes to cash, Kailash Vijayvargiya surpasses his competition. He has 94,732 INR in cash, while Asha Vijayvargiya holds 50,212 INR. In contrast, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Sadhna Singh hold more substantial wealth. Shivraj’s affidavit indicates 91,79,104 INR deposited across three banks, with Sadhna Singh possessing 71,87,544 INR across four bank accounts. In terms of cash, Shivraj has 1,10,000 INR, while Sadhna holds 1,15,000 INR

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Jewelry Holdings:

Shivraj Singh Chouhan possesses 96 grams of gold and ornaments valued at 6 lakhs INR. Meanwhile, Sadhna Singh holds 535 grams of gold and jewelry worth 34 lakhs INR. On the other hand, Kailash Vijayvargiya and Asha Vijayvargiya own jewelry valued at 13 lakhs INR and 39.15 lakhs INR, respectively.