Gautam Gambhir Delhi's richest Lok Sabha candidate with assets worth Rs 147 cr
The cricketer-turned-politician is contesting election on a BJP ticket in East Delhi against AAP's Atishi.
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NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is the richest among all the candidates in fray for the Lok Sabha election in Delhi with total assets worth Rs 147 crore.
The cricketer-turned-politician, who will be making his electoral debut from East Delhi, has shown an income of nearly Rs 12.40 crore in the income tax returns filed for 2017-18. His wife Natasha Gambhir declared an income of Rs 6.15 lakh in the IT returns filed during the same period.
Gautam and Natasha Gambhir (L) got married in 2011.
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari has a total of movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 24 crore, an increase of over Rs 4.33 crore from 2014, according to his poll affidavit.
He has shown an income of Rs 48.03 lakh in the income tax return for 2017-18 while in the affidavit filed in 2014, he had declared an income of over Rs 85 lakh. Manoj Tiwari BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bidhuri has movable and immovable assets worth Rs 18 crore, an increase of close to Rs 3.5 crore in the last five years, according to his affidavit.
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Bidhuri, his wife and dependent Himanshu have shown an income of over Rs 16.72 lakh, Rs 3.09 lakh and Rs 3.18 lakh respectively in the IT returns filed in 2017-18.
Pitch Perfect: Gambhir, Kirti Azad, Kaif & Other Cricketers Who Forayed Into Politics
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The 2019 elections have kicked off in parts of India, and the IPL too, is on full swing. Therefore, cricket and politics are bound to be the most-popular subjects of conversation at the dinner table. Amidst this, when a cricketer steps inside Parliament instead of the pitch, it's bound to make headlines.
Earlier this year in March, cricketer Gautam Gambhir joined the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). The former opener is the richest among all candidates contesting from Delhi with assets worth Rs 147 crores. However, Gambhir isn't the only one who has forayed into India's political scene.
Here's a round-up of all other cricketers who switched from the pitch to Parliament.
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Former all-rounder Kirti Azad has had a rather interesting political career. Azad, who was a part of the legendary 1983 World Cup-winning squad, traversed from the BJP to Congress in his ongoing political career.
The right-handed batsman was never too detached from the political scene as his father, Bhagwat Jha Azad, served as Bihar's Chief Minister from 1988 to 1989. He contested for the elections from Darbhanga, Bihar, won thrice and served as the Member of Parliament on all occasions. However, things went south for Azad in 2015 when he was suspended from the BJP for publicly criticising Arun Jaitley and his ignorance towards corruption in Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).
In February 2018, Azad joined the Congress, terming it 'coming home' for him as his father also represented the same party.
Former all-rounder Kirti Azad has had a rather interesting political career. Azad, who was a part of the legendary 1983 World Cup-winning squad, traversed from the BJP to Congress in his ongoing poli..
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Navjot Singh Sidhu's blockbuster cricket debut in 1981-82 was followed by a streak of 20 successful years in the sport. The 55-year-old who was popular for his explosive batting made headlines in 2004 when he joined the BJP.
The former batsman contested elections from Amritsar and won the seat in the first attempt itself and held on to it for 10 years straight. In 2016, Sidhu was nominated for the Rajya Sabha from Punjab. However, he quit the party in the same year, citing differences with the leadership.
In 2017, he joined the Congress and was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly from East Amritsar.
Navjot Singh Sidhu's blockbuster cricket debut in 1981-82 was followed by a streak of 20 successful years in the sport. The 55-year-old who was popular for his explosive batting made headlines in 200..
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Mohammad Azharuddin has had his share of ups and downs. The man who ruled the batting scenario in the '90s with his sharp strokes fell out of the game in 2000 when he was accused of match-fixing. However, in 2009, after receiving a push from his brother and friend, the 56-year-old joined the Congress. He won the Lok Sabha election from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh and became a Member of Parliament, thanks to huge amount of public support.
In 2014, he lost the elections from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Recently, the right-handed batsman expressed his desire to contest 2019 elections from Secunderabad.
Mohammad Azharuddin has had his share of ups and downs. The man who ruled the batting scenario in the '90s with his sharp strokes fell out of the game in 2000 when he was accused of match-fixing. How..
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The early 2000s saw a swift generational switch in Indian cricket with young skippers like Mohammad Kaif. The 38-year-old left fans mesmerised with his energy and maturity on the pitch. However, in 2014, he took some time off cricket and decided to join politics. The right-handed batsman joined the Congress and contested the elections from Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh. However, he faced heavy defeat to BJP’s Keshav Prasad Maurya. The sports star has since not been actively involved in politics.
The early 2000s saw a swift generational switch in Indian cricket with young skippers like Mohammad Kaif. The 38-year-old left fans mesmerised with his energy and maturity on the pitch. However, in 2..
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Chetan Chauhan, who once used to be a reliable batsman, has been a member of BJP throughout his political career. In 1991 and 1998, he was elected the member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha Seat. However, his political career has not been quite smooth. He lost the elections from the same constituency in 1996, 1999 and 2004. At present, he is the youth development and sports minister in UP.
Chetan Chauhan, who once used to be a reliable batsman, has been a member of BJP throughout his political career. In 1991 and 1998, he was elected the member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha..
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S Sreesanth's cricket career has not been an ideal one either. In 2013, things went south for him when he was accused of match-fixing in the IPL.
The 36-year-old joined the BJP in 2016 and contested the Kerala Assembly Elections from Thiruvananthapuram. However, the former bowler could not win the polls against VS Sivakumar of Congress. In 2015, Sreesanth was acquitted of the match-fixing charges.
S Sreesanth's cricket career has not been an ideal one either. In 2013, things went south for him when he was accused of match-fixing in the IPL.The 36-year-old joined the BJP in 2016 and contested t..
The 57-year-old leader, who is pitted against debutants Vijender Singh from Congress and Aam Aadmi Party's Raghav Chadha for the South Delhi seat, declared movable assets worth over Rs 1.37 crore while his wife has cash and jewellery worth over Rs 13.21 lakh.
He has declared immovable assets worth Rs 11.80 crore while his wife has properties worth 4.57 crore.
He has shown liabilities of over Rs 20.38 lakh.
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Bidhuri completed his graduation from the Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and LLB from Chaudhary Charan Singh University from Meerut.
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Congress candidate for South Delhi Vijender Singh has declared movable and immovable assets worth Rs 3.57 crore and Rs 5.05 crore respectively.
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Former chief minister and Congress candidate Sheila Dikshit, who filed her nomination from the North-East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday, declared personal assets worth over Rs 4.92 crore.
According to an affidavit filed by Dikshit, the 81-year-old Congress veteran has an apartment in Nizamuddin area which has a market value of around Rs 1.88 crore. Sheila Dikshit Former Indian opener Gambhir (37) has declared immovable and movable assets worth over Rs 147 crore.
He has a criminal case of cheating pending against him.
He declared movable assets estimated to be worth over Rs 116 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 28 crore and liabilities nearly Rs 34.20 crore in his poll affidavit.
He completed his schooling from Modern School, Barakhamba Road and did his graduation from Delhi University's Hindu College.
Hans Raj Hans Punjabi singer Hans Raj Hans, who will be contesting from the North West Delhi, showed an income of nearly Rs 9.28 lakh in the income tax returns filed in 2017-18.
In the 2013-14 financial year, he had declared an income of nearly Rs 22.64 lakh. He and his wife have declared movable assets worth Rs 1.44 crore and Rs 18.50 lakh respectively. His immovable assets are worth Rs 11.48 crore.
He owns a Toyota Innova, Ford Endeavour and Maruti Gypsy. He has declared liabilities of over Rs 23.89 lakh.
Poll-Pourri: Sunny Deol, Urmila & Other Stars Who've Joined Politics
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It's counting day today and all eyes are on the political scoreboard. From seasoned to the newbies, a bunch of stars are trying their luck at the polls today. Actor-producer Sunny Deol, Urmila Matondkar and Gautam Gambhir are hoping to score on their debuts today.
Here are some film stars who have dabbled in politics over the years.
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Weeks before the 17th Lok Sabha elections kicked off, actress Urmila Matondkar shook hands with the Indian National Congress (INC). The 45-year-old actress was welcomed in the party by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.
The 'Rangeela' actress, who is contesting from the Mumbai North constituency against BJP MP Gopal Shetty, is hoping to score a victory.
Weeks before the 17th Lok Sabha elections kicked off, actress Urmila Matondkar shook hands with the Indian National Congress (INC). The 45-year-old actress was welcomed in the party by Congress chi..
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Actress Poonam Sinha, wife of actor Shatrughan Sinha, became a part of the SP in April this year. The 69-year-old is trying her luck against BJP leader and Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow.
Actress Poonam Sinha, wife of actor Shatrughan Sinha, became a part of the SP in April this year. The 69-year-old is trying her luck against BJP leader and Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow.
Actress-turned-politician Jaya Prada's ongoing political career kicked off in 1994 when she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). In 2004, the 57-year-old became a part of the Samajwadi Party (SP). However, in 2010, she was expelled due to anti-party activities.
In March this year, Prada joined BJP. She is set to take on her friend-turned-foe, SP's Azam Khan, from Rampur today.
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Singer Hans Raj Hans first stint with politics was in 2009 when he joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He resigned from the party in 2014. Two years later, in 2016, he joined the Congress party. However, he did not feel welcome in the Rahul Gandhi-led party. In the same year, he switched to the BJP.
In the 17th Lok Sabha polls, the singer is competing against Congress's Udit Raj from North-west Delhi.
If he proves victorious today, he will be one of the leading Dalit faces from the party.
Singer Hans Raj Hans first stint with politics was in 2009 when he joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He resigned from the party in 2014. Two years later, in 2016, he joined the Congress party. ..
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'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' actress Shilpa Shinde joined the Indian political scene this year. Before confirming the news, she had to face heavy trolling on social media.
Few weeks later, the 41-year-old confirmed that she was keen on contesting the elections on a Congress ticket from Mumbai.
The 'Bigg Boss 11' winner's fate in politics will be decided today.
'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' actress Shilpa Shinde joined the Indian political scene this year. Before confirming the news, she had to face heavy trolling on social media.
Few weeks later, the 41-year..
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Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty debuted in the Indian political scene this year. The 30-year-old contested elections from Jadavpur constituency on a Trinamool Congress ticket (TMC).
Today's results could either mark the beginning of her political career or put it to an end to it altogether.
Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty debuted in the Indian political scene this year. The 30-year-old contested elections from Jadavpur constituency on a Trinamool Congress ticket (TMC).
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Another popular star of Bengali cinema who walked into the political world is Nusrat Jahan.
The 28-year-old contested Lok Sabha elections from the Basirhat constituency in South Bengal.
Now, the results will tell if the actress is set to embark on a political career or not.
Another popular star of Bengali cinema who walked into the political world is Nusrat Jahan.
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Malayalam star Suresh Gopi has had a rather long political career starting from his college days itself.
The 60-year-old, who was an active member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM), was sworn as an MP for the Rajya Sabha in 2016. Later in the same year, Gopi joined the BJP.
This year, Gopi contested from Thrissur constituency. Today's poll results will tell what's next on the actor's to-do list.
Malayalam star Suresh Gopi has had a rather long political career starting from his college days itself.
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Actor, director and producer Prakash Raj stepped into the world of politics in 2017. The 54-year-old initiated a political movement with the hashtag #justasking after the assassination of journalist Gauri Lankesh.
This year, the 'Dabangg 2' actor contested as an independent candidate from Bengaluru central. He was pitted against Congress's Rizwan Arshad.
Going by the results, the actor is currently trailing in his constituency.
Actor, director and producer Prakash Raj stepped into the world of politics in 2017. The 54-year-old initiated a political movement with the hashtag #justasking after the assassination of journalis..
