💰 Who’s the Richest & Poorest CM in India?
- MediaFx
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TL;DRIndia’s Chief Ministers show a shocking gap in wealth. Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu is the richest with assets of over ₹931 crore, while West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is the poorest with just ₹15 lakh+. The average wealth of all CMs is ₹52 crore, exposing how unequal politics has become.
The Richest CMs
Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh) – declared assets of more than ₹931 crore.
Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh) – around ₹332 crore.
Siddaramaiah (Karnataka) – about ₹51 crore.
Naidu and Khandu are the only two CMs in the “₹100 crore+ club”.
The Poorest CMs
Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal) – just over ₹15 lakh (mostly bank savings).
Omar Abdullah (Jammu & Kashmir) – about ₹55 lakh.
Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala) – around ₹1.18 crore.
The difference between Mamata’s assets and Naidu’s is almost unbelievable.
The Bigger Picture
Average wealth of CMs: ₹52.59 crore.
Combined assets of all 31 CMs: ₹1,630 crore.
Some leaders live like billionaires while a few survive like middle-class households.
Why This Matters
For ordinary people, even ₹15 lakh is a dream. But when some leaders are sitting on hundreds of crores, it raises questions—are they really in touch with people’s struggles?
The truth is simple: India needs leaders who understand the pain of farmers, workers, and youth. The gap between rich politicians and the poor masses shows why inequality keeps growing.
MediaFx Opinion
This massive gap between ₹931 crore and ₹15 lakh is not just about numbers. It shows how political power often protects the wealthy. Common people fight for basic needs like jobs, fair wages, and affordable food, while rich politicians live in comfort. A real leader should live closer to the people and focus on public welfare, not personal fortune.
