Richest CM of India: A newly released report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals details about the wealth of India’s Chief Ministers. According to the report, the average wealth of Chief Ministers across states and Union Territories is ₹52.59 crore. For context, the national per capita income of an ordinary Indian citizen in 2023-24 is approximately ₹1,85,854, while the average annual income of a Chief Minister is ₹13,64,310. The total wealth of the 31 Chief Ministers amounts to ₹1,630 crore.
Who is the richest Chief Minister?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is the richest Chief Minister in India, with assets worth ₹931 crore. He is followed by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu with ₹332 crore, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with ₹51 crore.
- Loans:
- Pema Khandu has the highest debt of ₹180 crore.
- Siddaramaiah has a debt of ₹23 crore.
- Naidu has a debt of ₹10 crore.
Who is the poorest Chief Minister?
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is the poorest, with assets of just ₹15 lakh. She is followed by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (₹55 lakh) and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (₹1.18 crore).
How much is Devendra Fadnavis’ wealth?
According to the ADR report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has declared assets worth ₹13 crore and a debt of ₹62 lakh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have assets worth ₹1 crore each, with no debts.
