Overview
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Suvendu Adhikari as the next chief minister, with the oath expected soon as the BJP moves to form the government.
- His 2026 election affidavit reports total assets of Rs 85.87 lakh with no liabilities, led by Rs 61.30 lakh in land and housing in Purba Medinipur.
- The filing shows no personal vehicle or gold, low cash, 14 bank accounts, government savings schemes, and six LIC policies.
- The affidavit lists 29 pending criminal cases, including a 2017 CBI matter under corruption and money-laundering laws, and notes no charges are framed.
- Outgoing chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared about Rs 15.37 lakh in assets and higher 2024–25 income of Rs 23.21 lakh, compared with Adhikari’s Rs 17.38 lakh.