Savitri Jindal, a prominent figure from Haryana, has won the Hisar seat as an independent candidate. At 74 years old, Jindal defeated Congress candidate Ram Niwas Rara by 18,941 votes, securing 49,231 votes in total. After her victory, she expressed her gratitude on social media platform X, saying, “Thank you Hisar family.”
A Unique Victory for Savitri Jindal
What makes her win noteworthy is her decision to contest the election independently. Savitri Jindal, the mother of industrialist Naveen Jindal, initially expected a BJP ticket for the election. However, after being denied the party’s backing, she chose to stand as an independent candidate. A few days before the election, the BJP expelled her from the party, adding more drama to the contest.
Naveen Jindal, who was once a Congress member, joined the BJP recently and serves as a BJP MP from the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat.
Savitri Jindal Net Worth – The Richest Woman in India
Beyond politics, Savitri Jindal holds another significant title—she is the richest woman in India. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, her net worth stands at an impressive $34.4 billion (approximately Rs 2.88 lakh crore). This year alone, her wealth has surged by $9.68 billion.
Savitri Jindal ranks 5th among India’s wealthiest individuals. The top four include Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Shiv Nadar, and Shapoor Mistry. Other business tycoons such as Dilip Shanghvi and Azim Premji trail far behind her in the wealth rankings.
A Global Wealth Leader
Savitri Jindal’s wealth isn’t just remarkable in India; she’s also a global figure. She ranks 53rd among the world’s richest individuals and holds the 6th position among the wealthiest women globally.
Her success in both politics and business continues to make her an influential personality, not just in India but on the global stage.