Udaipur Zila Parishad Elections: Himmat Singh Jhala Tops Wealth List With ₹62.93 Crore Assets
Udaipur, October 14, 2026: Several political veterans and wealthy candidates have entered the fray in the Udaipur Zila Parishad elections, making the contest for the 47 wards interesting. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress have fielded 94 candidates between them, while candidates from other parties and independents are also contesting.
Affidavits submitted during the nomination process have revealed the declared assets of several prominent candidates. Himmat Singh Jhala, a former BJP candidate from the Vallabhnagar Assembly constituency, tops the list with assets worth ₹62.93 crore.
Himmat Singh Jhala Has Assets Worth ₹62.93 Crore
Himmat Singh Jhala, 42, is contesting from Ward 37, an unreserved open seat, on a BJP ticket. He holds an MA degree and is engaged in business. According to his affidavit, he has declared total assets worth ₹62.93 crore. No criminal case has been reported against him in the provided details.
Chandragupt Singh Chauhan and Nanalal Ahari Among Wealthiest Candidates
Chandragupt Singh Chauhan, 66, is contesting from Ward 40, an unreserved open seat, on a BJP ticket. He holds a PhD and earns income through pension and rent. His declared assets are worth ₹12.51 crore. No criminal case has been reported against him.
Nanalal Ahari, a former BJP MLA, is contesting from Ward 22, an ST open seat. The 67-year-old, who has secondary-level education, is engaged in the marble business and agriculture. He has declared assets worth ₹8.58 crore.
Lal Singh Jhala and Dalichand Dangi Have Assets Worth Nearly ₹4 Crore
Congress candidate Lal Singh Jhala, 65, is contesting from Ward 2, an unreserved open seat. He has passed Class 12 and is engaged in transport and farming. His declared assets stand at ₹3.99 crore.
Former BJP MLA Dalichand Dangi, 60, is contesting from Ward 43, an unreserved open seat. He is engaged in agriculture and receives a pension. His affidavit shows declared assets worth ₹3.93 crore.
Murari Lal Bumberia and Raj Singh Jhala Also Feature on the List
BJP candidate Murari Lal Bumberia, 60, is contesting from Ward 7, an ST open seat. He has passed Class 10 and is engaged in farming and business. His declared assets are worth ₹2.74 crore.
Congress candidate Raj Singh Jhala, 45, is contesting from Ward 32, an unreserved open seat. He holds an MCom degree and is engaged in business. His declared assets total ₹1.71 crore.
BJP candidate Lalit Singh Sisodia, 31, is contesting from Ward 35, an unreserved open seat. He holds a PhD and an LLB degree and is engaged in legal practice. His declared assets are worth ₹86.84 lakh.
Shantilal Dangi Declares Assets Worth ₹13.01 Lakh
Congress candidate Shantilal Dangi, 40, is contesting from Ward 43, an unreserved open seat. He has passed Class 12 and is engaged in business. His affidavit shows declared assets worth ₹13.01 lakh.
The asset declarations have brought the financial profiles of several prominent candidates into focus as the political contest for Udaipur Zila Parishad gathers momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many wards are there in the Udaipur Zila Parishad elections?
There are 47 wards in the Udaipur Zila Parishad.
2. Who is the wealthiest candidate mentioned in the list?
BJP candidate Himmat Singh Jhala is the wealthiest candidate in the list, with declared assets worth ₹62.93 crore.
3. Which ward is Himmat Singh Jhala contesting from?
He is contesting from Ward 37, an unreserved open seat.
4. How much property has Chandragupt Singh Chauhan declared?
He has declared assets worth ₹12.51 crore.
5. How much property has former MLA Nanalal Ahari declared?
Nanalal Ahari has declared assets worth ₹8.58 crore.
6. What are the declared assets of Congress candidate Lal Singh Jhala?
Lal Singh Jhala has declared assets worth ₹3.99 crore.
7. How much property has former BJP MLA Dalichand Dangi declared?
Dalichand Dangi has declared assets worth ₹3.93 crore.
8. How much property has Congress candidate Shantilal Dangi declared?
Shantilal Dangi has declared assets worth ₹13.01 lakh.
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