Three of the five richest candidates in the Delhi assembly polls are from BJP, with Shakur Basti's Karnail Singh leading with assets worth nearly Rs 260 crore. Analysis by ADR shows wide disparity among candidates, with five billionaires and three having zero assets. The polls will take place on February 5.
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