8 Famous Indian Politicians And Their Net Worth

Without its politicians, Indian politics wouldn’t be as intriguing. India is home to a large number of politicians from various social strata. They form a diverse group that brings to the Indian Parliament multiple viewpoints and identities.

But more crucially, they are the people who control the government on different scales and make critical choices that affect the whole nation on various levels.

With hopes of a better future, Indian voters participate in elections and choose a representative for their district. They are the ones who entrust the country’s political leaders with the responsibility of governing it. Hence, they must learn vital facts about those leaders in order to make informed choices which also includes their net worth.

Knowing about the politicians’ net worth is as important as knowing their qualifications because it is money that drives their political campaigns. Whether it is black or white, money always matters and the net worth shows how wealthy they are.

It is also important because it tells us about politicians’ upbringings and lifestyles, as we all know that there are many politicians who have been brought up in modest upbringings, and, on the other hand, there are also others who are born with a silver spoon.

So, let’s find out the net worth of some of the famous Indian politicians:

1. Arvind Kejriwal – ₹3.4 Crore

Before entering politics, AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal served as a Joint Commissioner of Income Tax for the Indian Revenue Service in New Delhi. His current net worth is Rs. 3.4 crore.

2. Narendra Modi – ₹3.07 Crore

According to his most recent financial disclosure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed a net worth of Rs. 3.07 crores. His assets include L&T infrastructure bonds, which he purchased in 2012 for Rs. 20,000; a National Savings Certificate worth Rs. 8.9 lakh; and Rs. 1.5 lakh worth of life insurance plans.

3. Yogi Adityanath – ₹1.54 Crore

Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, stated in his electoral affidavit that the value of his assets was Rs. 1.54 crores. His possessions include a handgun, a rifle, a Rs. 12,000 Samsung phone, etc.

4. Amit Shah – ₹28.63 Crores

Amit Shah comes from a prosperous Gujarati family. Amit Shah’s net worth was Rs. 32.3 crores as of 2019. However, it fell to Rs. 28.63 crores in 2020 as a result of stock market volatility and negative market sentiment.

5. Rahul Gandhi – ₹15 Crore

Rahul Gandhi disclosed assets valued at Rs. 15 crores prior to the 2019 Lok Sabha election. According to a declaration made by Rahul Gandhi, he has immovable assets of Rs. 7,93,03,977 and moveable assets totaling Rs. 5,80,58,799. The income displayed for the 2017–18 fiscal year was Rs. 1,11,85,570.

6. Mamata Banerjee – ₹16.72 Lakh

Mamata Banerjee, leader of the Trinamool Congress and chief minister of West Bengal, estimated her net worth at Rs. 16.72 lakhs in 2021.

7. Akhilesh Yadav – ₹40 Crore

Samajwadi leader Akhilesh Yadav stated in his electoral affidavit that the entire value of his assets was Rs. 40 crores. This comprises both movable and immovable assets, as well as cash in banks.

8. Asaduddin Owaisi – ₹13 Crore

Prior to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), disclosed that he had a net worth of Rs. 13 crores.

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