Bengal Assembly polls: 88.7% of sitting MLAs contesting 1st phase saw assets surge in last 5 years, BJP candidate tops list with 61655% jump
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Analysis of 106 West Bengal sitting MLAs contesting first-phase assembly elections reveals 88.7% experienced asset surge since 2021. BJP candidate Nirmal Kumar Dhara topped wealth gainers with 61,655% increase from Rs 1,700 to over Rs 10 lakh. Majority candidates saw up to 500% growth; few exceeded 10,000% increase.
Key Entities
West Bengal Assembly ElectionsFirst PhaseNirmal Kumar DharaBJPSudip Kumar MukherjeeIndus (SC) ConstituencyElection Watchdog Groups