Richest CMs of India: Find out where Karnataka's Bommai ranks

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai owned a total of ₹8 crore assets and was the 13th richest among 30 chief ministers.

Published on: Apr 13, 2023, 13:03:06 IST

By Yamini C S

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According to a new report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai owned a total of ₹8 crore assets and was the 13th richest among 30 chief ministers.

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. (PTI)

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy was the richest, owning assets totalling ₹510 crore, while West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee was ranked last, with ₹15-lakh worth of assets. 29 out of 30 CMs were "crorepatis", with CM Bommai ranked 13 out of the total 30.

The ADR analysed CMs of 28 states and two union territories (UTs) - Delhi and Puducherry, and combed through the self-sworn poll affidavits of all 30 chief ministers. Jammu and Kashmir, also a union territory, does not have a chief minister currently.

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Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and Odisha CM Naveen Pattnaik were ranked second and third richest after Andhra Pradesh's Jagan Mohan Reddy, with assets worth ₹163 crore and ₹63 crore, respectively, the ADR said.

Meanwhile, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Haryana CM Manohar Lal had the lowest assets after West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee, worth over ₹1 crore, the ADR added.

The ADR report also added that 43 per cent of the chief ministers have declared criminal cases including those related to murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping and criminal intimidation.

The Bommai-led government in Karnataka faces a horde of corruption charges, with the opposition Congress mounting attacks ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the southern state, due to be held on May 10, for which counting will be held May 13.

(With PTI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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