Recently, the West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination for Bhabanipur Assembly elections. She is 71 year old, and well known for her simple lifestyle, without any luxury car, house or any other property, despite of her long time career in politics. She declared that she owned the 15.4 assets in election affidavit.
Mamata Banerjee mention 15.4 lakh arrests in Election Affidavit
With these facts, she is recognized as one of the poorest CM in the country. Her annual income was ₹23,21,570 in 2024-25, up from ₹20,72,740 in 2023-24. Her highest earnings were in 2021-22, totaling ₹38,14,410. The affidavit also mentions a TDS refund of ₹40,600 for the financial year 2025-26.
Mamata Banerjee, a former Union Minister, has declared ₹75,700 in cash. Most of her savings are in an Indian Bank account with a balance of ₹12,36,209.71. She also has a separate account for election-related expenses, which currently holds ₹40,000. Her total bank deposits amount to ₹12,76,209.
Politician with simple lifestyle, no car, no luxury house
Mamata Banerjee owns 9 grams and 750 milligrams of gold, valued at around ₹1,45,000. The total value of her movable assets is ₹15,37,509.71. The Chief Minister, who has served three terms, has stated that she does not own any agricultural or non-agricultural land, residential property, or private vehicle.
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