Kolkata, Apr 11 (PTI) TMC candidate and West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu’s total asset value increased to Rs 4.41 crore over five years, according to his poll affidavit for the 2026 assembly election.
In 2021, the value of Basu’s total assets was 3.08 crore — movable assets Rs 2.08 crore and immovable assets Rs 1 crore, the records showed.
According to the affidavit, Basu reported a steady rise in income over the past five financial years. His income reached from Rs 4,91,580 in 2020–21 to Rs 25,63,730 in 2024–25.
The total movable assets of the TMC’s Dumdum constituency are valued at Rs 3.16 crore.
He also owns a 2,500 square feet flat in Lake Town area of the city valued at 1.25 crore as an immovable asset.
In the nomination affidavit, Basu referred to substantial investments in fixed deposits and bank balances.
His wife, Poulomi Basu’s earnings were Rs 7,63,340 in 2020–21 and Rs 15,70,690 in 2024–25.
The affidavit shows that Basu presently has Rs 40,000 in cash, while his wife holds Rs 30,000.
The couple has no liabilities and no loans. Neither Basu, who is also an actor and director, nor his wife owns a car.
Basu has declared his sources of income as salary and allowances as an MLA, earnings from acting and direction, and pension from his previous role as an assistant professor.
His wife is also a professional actor.
The affidavit also states that no criminal cases are pending against him. PTI SUS NN
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