Bengal BJP Chief’s Assets Soared by 114% Since 2019, According to Report

The assets of BJP’s state president Sukanta Majumdar, who is seeking re-election from the Balurghat seat, have witnessed a significant increase of 114% since 2019, according to a report. The analysis was conducted by West Bengal Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), who reviewed self-sworn affidavits of all 47 candidates contesting from three constituencies of West Bengal – Darjeeling, Balurghat, and Raiganj. These constituencies are scheduled for polls in the second phase on April 26. Mr. Bista’s 2019 affidavit indicated assets worth over Rs 15 crore, a figure that has surged to Rs 47 crore in this election, representing a substantial increase of over Rs 32 crore.

Similarly, in 2019, Mr. Majumdar declared assets worth Rs 58.25 lakh, which have grown to Rs 1.24 crore in 2024, as the report has noted. *(Note: Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed. )*