The average self-income of chief ministers in India is 7.3 times more than the per capita net national income (NNI). According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report published on December 30, 2024, the average annual income of Chief Ministers stands at Rs 13,64,310, whereas per capita NNI is Rs 1,85,854 for the financial year 2023-24.
The report lists the richest three and poorest three CMs in terms of income.
Three Richest Chief Ministers:
Andhra Pradesh CM, Chandrababu Naidu is the richest CM with an astounding Rs 931 crore worth of assets, including both movable and immovable assets. Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu follows with having assets worth Rs 332 crore, and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with Rs 51 crore worth of assets.
Three Poorest Chief Ministers:
West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee leads this pack with having only Rs 15 lakh worth of assets followed by Omar Abdullah, CM of Jammu and Kashmir, having assets worth Rs 55 lakh. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan followed with assets valued around Rs 1 crore.
Notably, Mamta Banerjee and Omar Abdullah have no immovable assets, as shown in the report.
Liabilities Of The Richest CMs:
However, the richest CMs also have liabilities running in crores. Pema Khandu stands on top with Rs 180 crore liabilities. Siddaramaiah follows with Rs 23 crore in liabilities, and Chandrababu Naidu with liabilities worth Rs 10 crore.
The report highlights not only the income disparity but also the concentration of wealth among the few. Here are the list of the assets, liabilities, and income of all the CMs.
Gender And Age:
Only 6 per cent (2 CMs) are females and the remaining 94 per cent (29 CMs) are males. 35 per cent (11 CMs) are senior citizens, aged 61 and above.
Criminal Cases:
The report also reveals that 42 per cent (13 CMs) are facing criminal cases against them, with charges ranging from forgery of Will and valuable security to criminal intimidation, and even attempt to murder, among others.
The ADR's findings highlight not only the economic disparity among leaders but also the concentration of wealth, offering a comprehensive perspective on the financial profiles of Indian CMs.
