Average value of assets of 102 re-elected MPs was Rs 15.76 crore in 2014, Rs 24.21 crore in 2019 and Rs 33.13 crore in 2024. (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI : An analysis of assets of 102 members of Lok Sabha who got elected for three consecutive terms from 2014 to 2024 shows that they recorded average percentage growth of 110%.The report by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch shows that the average value of assets of these 102 re-elected MPs fielded by various parties was Rs 15.76 crore in 2014, Rs 24.21 crore in 2019 and Rs 33.13 crore in 2024.The average asset growth for these 102 MPs between the 2014 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections is Rs 17.36 crore.The report is based on analysis of the self-sworn affidavits of 102 out of 103 reelected MPs in the 2014-2024 period. “Due to the nonavailability of 2019 Lok Sabha affidavit data, Devendra Singh, alias Bhole Singh, BJP MP from Akbarpur, UP, has not been included in this analysis,” the report states.The report also lists the 10 re-elected MPs who saw the highest increase in their assets (rupee-wise). Topping this list is Shrimant Chh Udayanraje Pratapsinhamaharaj Bhonsle of BJP from Satara seat, whose assets increased by Rs 162.51 crore, from Rs 60.60 crore in 2014 to Rs 223.12 crore in 2024. The assets of Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam of BJP from Gujarat’s Jamnagar constituency increased by Rs 130.26 crore, from Rs 17.43 crore in 2014 to Rs 147.70 crore in 2024.The assets of P V Midhun Reddy of YSRCP from Andhra’s Rajampet constituency rose by Rs 124.25 crore, from Rs 22.59 crore in 2014 to Rs 146.85 crore in 2024.In terms of the highest percentage increase, the assets of Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan, Shrikant Eknath Shinde, increased from Rs 9.98 lakh in 2014 to Rs 14.92 crore in 2024, recording growth of 14,851%. On the other hand, the assets of only 1 MP, CR Patil from BJP, who represents Navsari in Gujarat, declined from Rs 74.47 crore in 2014 to Rs 39.49 crore in 2024.The assets of PM Narendra Modi, MP from Varanasi, rose by 82% from Rs 1.65 crore in 2014 to Rs 3.02 crore in 2024. The assets of leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi rose by 117% from Rs 9.40 crore in 2014 to Rs 20.39 crore in 2024.