World's Richest Politicians



7. Savitri Jindal:


Another Indian is on the list. Savitri Jindal is the Member of the Legislative Assembly in Haryana. Her net worth is $13.2 billion. Day & Night News reported that Jindal was one of the richest women in India in 2011. She also serves as a non-executive board member of O.P. Jindal, the family's steel and power conglomerate, which is run by her sons currently.

 


8. Zong Qinghou:


Zong is the Member of National People's Council, China. He has a net worth of $10.8 billion. He is the Chairman and CEO of the beverage empire Wahaha Group. Recently CNN Money named him as one of the 15 businessmen to have most influenced China, while Forbes reported that he is expanding into the department store and natural resource sectors.

 


9. Serge Dassault:


Serge is the Senator of France. He has a net worth of $8 billion. Dassault is the chairman of Groupe Dassault and owner of Le Figaro, a French daily paper. His father, Marcel Dassault founded the Dassault Aviation. His philanthropy, Foundation Serge Dassault, sponsors programs for pediatric cancer and handicapped adults.