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Politics
Lalsot Municipal Council Election: Candidates’ Wealth Surpasses Seats, Deputy Chairperson Holds Rs 3.27 crore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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Affidavits filed by candidates in the Lalsot municipal council poll reveal assets worth up to Rs 3.27 crore, making the elected deputy chairperson the wealthiest office‑holder.
The municipal council elections in Lalsot, Rajasthan, were accompanied by the filing of statutory affidavits that disclose each candidate’s movable and immovable assets.
The disclosures show a wide range of wealth, but the most striking figure is the Rs 3.27 crore declared by the candidate who secured the deputy chairperson post, making him/her the richest elected official in the council.
Election officials said the affidavits are part of the transparency requirements under the Representation of the People Act, and the data will be available for public scrutiny.
Political analysts note that the high asset values reflect a growing trend of affluent individuals contesting local bodies, raising questions about the influence of money in grassroots politics.
The disclosures show a wide range of wealth, but the most striking figure is the Rs 3.27 crore declared by the candidate who secured the deputy chairperson post, making him/her the richest elected official in the council.
Election officials said the affidavits are part of the transparency requirements under the Representation of the People Act, and the data will be available for public scrutiny.
Political analysts note that the high asset values reflect a growing trend of affluent individuals contesting local bodies, raising questions about the influence of money in grassroots politics.