BJP candidate Parag Shah has emerged as the wealthiest contender in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, with a net worth of ₹2,178.98 crore, a tenfold increase since 2019. His wife boasts ₹1,136 crore. The state received 10,905 candidacy applications, with notable competitors including Milind Deora, Aaditya Thackeray, and others declaring significant assets.