The Aam Aadmi Party’s hopes of retaining power in Delhi suffered a major setback as the Bharatiya Janata Party gained leads in over 40 seats by midday. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, who had confidently predicted his return as Delhi Chief Minister, is trailing in his New Delhi constituency against BJP’s Parvesh Verma.
Parvesh Verma Leads Against Arvind Kejriwal
According to the Election Commission of India, Parvesh Verma was leading against Arvind Kejriwal by 4,099 votes at the end of the thirteenth round of counting. Verma, a seasoned BJP leader and two-term Member of Parliament from West Delhi, is proving to be a formidable challenger in this high-stakes electoral battle.
Who is Parvesh Verma?
Parvesh Verma is a well-known Jat leader and a key figure in Delhi’s BJP unit. He hails from a political family, as his father, Sahib Singh Verma, was a former Delhi Chief Minister, while his uncle, Azad Singh, served as the North Delhi Municipal Corporation mayor and contested elections from Mundka on a BJP ticket.
Born in 1977, Parvesh Verma completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, RK Puram, and graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. His political influence has grown significantly over the years, making him a key player in Delhi’s political landscape.
Parvesh Verma’s Net Worth and Assets
As per his nomination affidavit, Parvesh Verma declared a personal net worth of Rs 89 crore, while his wife, Swati Singh, disclosed assets worth Rs 24.4 crore. Their combined wealth stands at Rs 113 crore, according to reports.
Verma also revealed financial details, including Rs 2.2 lakh in cash holdings, Rs 52.75 crore worth of equity and stock market investments, and Rs 17 lakh in insurance investments. Swati Singh holds Rs 5.5 lakh in insurance policies.
Luxury Car Collection
Parvesh Verma owns a fleet of high-end vehicles, including a Toyota Fortuner, a Toyota Innova, and a Mahindra XUV. He also declared ownership of 200 grams of gold worth Rs 8.25 lakh.
Parvesh Verma has won the from the New Delhi constituency.