As the discussion around candidates in the Pune civic polls gathers speed, public attention has also turned to the declared wealth of several key contenders. An Instagram post shared by the Marathi news handle LetsUpp highlights some of the richest candidates in Pune’s civic political space, listing their assets, vehicles, and background details based on affidavit-linked financial declarations.
1. Surendra Pathare-Is leading the chart with Rs 271.85 crore.
As per the post, Surendra Pathore of BJP is the richest candidate in the Pune Municipal Corporation, with total assets worth Rs 271.85 crore.
He is the owner of a fleet of high-end cars, including Mercedes and BMW models. He joined the BJP ahead of the election date announcement.
2. Sayali Wanjale is in second slot with Rs 77.65 crore
Second in the list is Sayali Wanjale, with total assets pegged at Rs 77.65 crore.
She is the daughter of the late MLA Ramesh Wanjale.
3. Prithviraj Sutar-Rs 42.51 crore and a political legacy
Next in the slot is Prithviraj Sutar, whose assets are shown as Rs 42.51 crore. He also owns Toyota Innova, a Royal Enfield motorcycle and a Nissan Micra.
In terms of educational qualifications, he holds a degree in engineering. He is the son of former minister Shasikant Suttar, which gives him an established political edge.
4. Chandrashekhar (Sunny) Nimhan-Rs 36 crore and gold holdings
Chandrashekhar “Sammy” Nimbhalkar of BJP is next with 36 crore in total assets.
His vehicles include one Royal Enfield bullet, five two-wheelers, and one Innova.
The post also highlights that he owns 25 tolas of gold.
In 2017, his wealth was about Rs 17.76 crore, indicating a significant jump in recent years.
In terms of education, he has a degree from Australia.
5. Swarada Bapat-Rs 11.22 crore
In the fifth position is Swarada Bapat of BJP, who has a family wealth of Rs 11.22 crore. She is the daughter-in-law of the late MP Girish Bapat.
Her vehicle is listed as a Creta car worth Rs 23 lakh.
In terms of education, she holds an LLM (Master of Law) degree.
She also has 13 tolas of gold.
Bapat also has an outstanding loan of Rs 87 lakh.