It's raining crorepatis in Gujarat this election season. Yes, you heard that right! While Gujarat is totally heated up with the ongoing political fight, the state has also witnessed a tough fight between its candidates in terms of the wealth they possess. According to a survey conducted by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Gujarat Election Watch, 198 candidates in the first phase are ‘crorepatis', while 199 nominees in the second phase have assets more than Rs. 1 crore. Here we have a look at the four wealthiest candidates in Gujarat elections 2017:

BJP candidate Dhanjibhai Patel of Wadhwan seat is in the fourth place with declared assets of Rs 113.47 crore. Though Dhanjibhai, chairman of Surendranagar-based Makson Group of companies, has emerged third in the ‘crorepati’ list, he is on the top in terms of annual income. (Twitter)

The next in the line is BJP candidate for Botad seat Saurabh Patel who has declared assets worth Rs 123.78 crore. Saurabh holds the post of State Cabinet Minister in the Vijay Rupani-led state government. An MBA degree holder from US, Saurabh is considered to be one of the most educated Ministers serving in the Cabinet. (file photo)

Congress nominee Indranil Rajyaguru follows Pankaj Patel in grabbing the second spot. Contesting from Rajkot-West seat, Rajyaguru has declared assets worth Rs. 141.22 crore. Rajyaguru owns several business establishments, including educational institutions, in and around the Rajkot area. (facebook)

The wealthiest candidate fighting the Assembly Polls is Congress candidate for Daskroi seat, Pankaj Patel. A farmer by profession, Patel has declared assets worth Rs. 231.93 crore.This is the first time Congress has fielded Pankaj Patel. (facebook)

Eight candidates have declared that their annual income is more than Rs one crore. While the ruling BJP has given tickets to 76 ‘crorepati’ candidates, the opposition Congress has fielded 60 such nominees. They are followed by seven from the NCP, six from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and two from the BSP. (file image)