Bihar politics is heating up not just with speeches and strategies but also with curiosity around the wealth of its top leaders. The big question many are asking: Who is richer between Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary?
Here’s a clear, simple breakdown based on their recently declared election affidavits and reported media summaries.
Samrat Choudhary: Reportedly ahead in the wealth race
Samrat Choudhary, one of Bihar’s Deputy CMs and a key BJP face, has declared reported assets of around Rs 11.3 crore.
His affidavit shows a mix of:
- Movable assets such as bank deposits, jewellery and vehicles
- Immovable assets including land and property
- Family-owned holdings and other investments
Samrat is also known to declare licensed firearms and additional items that add to the overall valuation of his disclosed assets.
Overall, most recent reports indicate that his total declared wealth comfortably crosses the Rs 11-crore mark, placing him on the higher side of the financial ladder.
Vijay Kumar Sinha: Slightly behind, but still close
Vijay Kumar Sinha, the second Deputy CM and a senior BJP leader, has also declared assets running into crores. His total net worth, as per reported summaries of his nomination papers, falls in the range of Rs 9.6 crore to Rs 11.6 crore.
The variation comes from the way different outlets calculate or round off figures from his affidavit. His assets include:
- Movable assets like bank savings, shares and investments
- Immovable assets such as agricultural land and property
- Other family-owned assets
This puts him very close to Samrat Choudhary, but still slightly behind in most comparisons.
So, who’s richer?
Based on recent reported figures, Samrat Choudhary appears to be the richer of the two Deputy Chief Ministers, though the gap isn’t very wide.
Both leaders, however, remain among the wealthiest political figures in the state.
