As the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 approach, major political candidates have declared their assets as per the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) data. Here is a detailed look at the declared assets of key contenders.
Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, contesting from the Bhowanipore constituency, has declared assets worth Rs 15.4 lakh. She is the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Jakir Hossain
TMC MLA Jakir Hossain, contesting from Jangipur, reported assets worth Rs 133 crore, making him one of the wealthiest candidates.
Palash Rana
BJP candidate Palash Rana, contesting from Raidighi, declared assets worth Rs 104 crore.
Firhad Hakim
TMC leader Firhad Hakim, contesting from Kolkata Port, declared assets worth Rs 22 crore. He is a key figure in Kolkata's civic and urban governance.
Suvendu Adhikari
BJP candidate and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari declared assets worth Rs 85 lakh. He is contesting from both Nandigram and Bhowanipore constituencies.
Swapan Dasgupta
BJP candidate Swapan Dasgupta, contesting from Rashbehari, declared assets worth Rs 8 crore.
Rupa Ganguly
Actress-turned-politician Rupa Ganguly, contesting from Sonarpur Dakshin on a BJP ticket, declared assets worth Rs 9 crore.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, contesting from Baharampur, declared assets worth Rs 13 crore.
Shashi Panja
TMC leader Shashi Panja, contesting from Shyampukur, declared assets worth Rs 7 crore.
These declarations provide insight into the financial backgrounds of key candidates ahead of the results. The West Bengal elections 2026 are a crucial test for both the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP, with several high-profile contests across the state.
