The combined assets of Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde and his wife Vrushali skyrocketed from Rs 2 crore in 2019 to Rs 15 crore in 2024. His loans/liabilities also increased from just Rs 12 lakh to Rs 6.6 crore in the same period. Shinde, who is contesting the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency in Thane district, mentioned business, remuneration, rent and agriculture as his sources of income.

Considered a heavyweight candidate, Shinde filed his nomination on Thursday, declaring his wealth through an affidavit. According to the affidavit, the 37-year-old candidate is an orthopaedic (MS) doctor by profession and possesses property worth Rs 15 crore along with Vrushali, a business consultant.