Mamata Banerjee: India's Poorest Chief Minister's Extraordinary Journey

Mamata Banerjee, known for her selfless public service, is labeled as India's poorest chief minister by a report from the Association for Democratic Reforms. Despite her modest assets of Rs 15 lakh, her leadership surpasses traditional benchmarks. The report highlights significant wealth disparities among Indian chief ministers.

Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress, has been recognized as India's poorest chief minister in a recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Her assets, valued at just over Rs 15 lakh, contrast starkly with those of other Indian chief ministers, who average much higher net worths.

Despite this financial standing, Banerjee's life and career, defined by selfless public service from her humble abode in Kolkata, are often described as extraordinary. According to Derek O'Brien, this makes her story unparalleled, not just in India, but globally.

In stark contrast, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ranks as the richest, with assets exceeding Rs 931 crore. The report also notes the high income disparity between chief ministers and the average Indian citizen.

(With inputs from agencies.)