Money power takes centre stage: Three Rs 100-crore candidates in fray; builders dominate KDMC poll race

Kalyan-Dombivli elections showcase immense wealth, with three candidates boasting over Rs 100 crore in assets. Shiv Sena’s Ravindra Patil leads with Rs 182.56 crore, followed by Shalini Sunil Wayle (Rs 140.77 crore) and Saroj Rai (Rs 122 crore). Notably, nearly 80% of contenders are developers, underscoring real estate’s sway in local politics.