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SP leader Yadav declares assets worth crores in Rajya Sabha poll filing
Samajwadi Party national general secretary Ramgopal Yadav filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections on Wednesday, with his poll affidavit revealing substantial property holdings, gold ornaments, and licensed firearms.
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Ramgopal Yadav's electoral disclosure has laid bare a considerable portfolio of assets, including immovable property valued at approximately 10 crore rupees spread across multiple locations. The affidavit filed alongside his nomination papers for the upper house election also documents significant bank deposits and gold jewellery holdings.
Beyond financial assets, the filing indicates the SP leader holds a licensed German revolver, according to details contained in his candidacy documents. The comprehensive asset declaration provides an overview of property parcels held in various regions, underlining the extent of his wealth accumulation over his political career.
The filing comes as part of the statutory requirement for all Rajya Sabha candidates to disclose their financial and asset details before nomination. Such affidavits are made public to ensure transparency in the electoral process and to provide voters with information about candidates' backgrounds and financial standing.