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Union Minister Puri's Wife Wealthier, Owns Geneva Property Worth 34 Crore
Central Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has filed nomination papers for a Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh, with his affidavit revealing that his wife's annual income, movable assets, and bank deposits exceed his own. The disclosure also shows his spouse owns a residential property in Geneva valued at approximately 34 crore rupees.
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri submitted his nomination for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh, triggering mandatory financial disclosures that shed light on the couple's asset distribution. According to documents filed with the nomination, Puri's wife, Lakshmi Puri, has greater annual earnings and accumulated wealth compared to the minister himself.
The affidavit submitted as part of the electoral process itemizes the couple's financial holdings, with Lakshmi Puri's movable assets and bank deposits surpassing those declared by her husband. The difference in their respective asset bases highlights a significant disparity in individual wealth accumulation within the household.
Most notably, Lakshmi Puri holds ownership of a residential apartment in Geneva, Switzerland, valued at approximately 34 crore rupees. The property represents a substantial international asset holding and underscores the family's global financial portfolio.
The disclosure follows standard electoral procedures requiring candidates for the Rajya Sabha to file comprehensive affidavits detailing personal and spousal financial information. Such disclosures, meant to enhance transparency in the electoral process, often reveal varying wealth distribution patterns among political families across India.