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RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary and his spouse Charu Singh declared Rs 21.31 lakh and Rs 22.41 lakh, respectively, in cryptocurrency holdings citing “personal savings” as the source
RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary and his wife Charu Singh after casting their vote in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls in April 2024. (Image: PTI/File)
In the first instance of a Union cabinet minister including virtual digital assets in their official filings, Jayant Chaudhary and his spouse Charu Singh have declared Rs 43 lakh in cryptocurrency investments.
Jayant Chaudhary and Charu Singh together declared Rs 21.31 lakh and Rs 22.41 lakh, respectively, in crypto holdings under their names citing “personal savings” as the source of their funds.
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In June 2024, their official assets showed Rs 17.9 lakh for Jayant and Rs 19 lakh for Charu, which grew an estimated 19 and 18 percent, respectively by March 2025.
This is a major step towards mainstream adoption of digital assets in India. Jayant is a minister of state (independent charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship, a Rajya Sabha MP, and the national president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD).
According to documents accessed by The Indian Express, he declared Rs 21,31,630 as investment in cryptocurrency as on March 31. Charu, meanwhile, disclosed Rs 22,41,951 in cryptocurrency holdings.
The Indian Express report said this latest disclosure was published on the website of the Prime Minister’s Office and is part of the annual “Assets and Liabilities of the Union Council of Ministers” released at the end of each financial year.
Jayant told IE that these are “old investments which have just been carried over”. “At the time of investment it was… 2-3 percent of my portfolio as highly speculative…Also fits my wide range in portfolio with large investment in art as well,” he was quoted.
The report said overall, he has declared immovable assets worth Rs 33.23 crore (current market value) and movable properties of Rs 14.51 crore as on March 31, 2025, while his wife declared immovable assets Rs 2.15 crore (current market value) and movable properties of Rs 9.54 crore.
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September 09, 2025, 23:43 IST
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