Wide Income Disparity Among Bihar Poll Candidates
Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections reveal a significant wealth gap among the candidates. While 60% have declared assets under ₹1 crore, the richest few control a majority of the total wealth.
Wealth Distribution Highlights
- Only 8% of candidates report assets over ₹10 crore.
- Five wealthiest candidates together declared ₹1,025 crore in assets.
- One-third of candidates have declared wealth below ₹20 lakh.
- Several candidates report minimal liquid assets, often cash or bank deposits, with no land or property.
Notable Candidates' Assets
- Ran Kaushal Pratap Singh (Vikassheel Insaan Party): ₹368 crore
- Nitish Kumar (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party): ₹250 crore
- Suresh Rajvanshi (Moolniwasi Samaj Party): bank deposit of ₹1,100
- Independents Pankaj Kumar Ram and Rajmangal Prasad: assets of ₹2,000 each
[translate:Utsav Dwivedi, Political Consultant and Analyst, said that affidavits offer a detailed snapshot of declared wealth.]
The declared assets mainly consist of land and property, especially among candidates from major parties.
Author's summary: The 2025 Bihar Assembly polls highlight extreme asset disparities among candidates, with a handful controlling vast wealth while the majority possess modest financial means.
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