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Published 14:04 IST, October 3rd 2019

Aaditya Thackeray files Worli poll nomination, declares 16 cr assets

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, declaring his total property close to 16 crores in his affidavit

Reported by: Monica Aggarwal
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Shiv Sena youth leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, declaring his total property close to 16 crore in the affidavit. The Shiv Sena youth chief has declared that he has Rs 11.38 crore worth movable assets and Rs 4.67 crore worth immovable assets. As per the affidavit submitted by Aaditya Thackeray, he owns bank deposits worth Rs 10.36 crore, and bond shares Rs 20.39 lakhs. Furthermore, he owns a BMW car worth Rs 6.5 lakh, along with jewellery and other valuables worth Rs. 64.64 lakh. Aaditya Thackeray has stated that he does not have any criminal cases against him.

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Nomination filed

Aaditya Thackeray, the first member of the Thackeray family to contest an election, made the declarations in the poll affidavit he submitted with his nomination papers for the Worli seat on Thursday for the Maharashtra legislative assembly poll. Aaditya Thackeray carried out mega roadshow ahead of filing his nomination.  who is the grandson of stalwart Bal Thackeray, is the first member of the Thackeray family to contest an election. Aaditya will fight the Maharashtra assembly election from Worli, a Shiv Sena bastion.

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Aaditya Thackeray expresses confidence

Speaking to media during the roadshow, the Shiv Sena leader expressed confidence over his electoral debut. Asserting that the Shiv Sena family is with him, he added that he will create a new Maharashtra. Aaditya Thackeray expressed excitement and happiness with his electoral debut in the state polls. He asserted that the electoral debut is a huge step for him. 

"This is the love and trust of the people. I hope I will convert this into good work very soon. The whole Sena family is with me and this is the most important thing for me. We will create a new Maharashtra and Worli will be A+," the Thackeray scion said. 

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Updated 14:38 IST, October 3rd 2019

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