Assets Declaration Frenzy: Punjab Bypolls Heat Up

As Punjab prepares for its November 13 bypolls, candidates from major parties have filed their nominations, revealing their assets. BJP candidate Manpreet Singh Badal leads with over Rs 36 crore, followed by Congress's Amrita Warring with Rs 17.84 crore and AAP's Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon with Rs 7.20 crore. Voters are set for crucial decisions with the election on the horizon.

In the run-up to the November 13 bypolls in Punjab, candidates vying for seats in key constituencies have publicly declared their assets. Former finance minister and current BJP candidate Manpreet Singh Badal tops the list with a staggering Rs 36.53 crore in assets, including those of his wife.

The declarations, filed as part of the nomination process, reveal Amrita Warring of Congress having assets worth Rs 17.84 crore, whereas AAP contender Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon's assets stand at Rs 7.20 crore. These financial disclosures come as voters prepare to elect representatives for four assembly seats left vacant by their former MLAs who were elected to the Lok Sabha.

The nominations and asset declarations set the stage for a heated bypoll battle, as the political landscape in Punjab sees shifts among major parties. As the polling day approaches, the electorate will have clear insights into the financial holdings of the candidates hoping to sway their votes.

(With inputs from agencies.)