In the run-up to the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's financial status contrasts sharply with that of her wealthier opponents. Banerjee, who is contesting from Bhabanipur in Kolkata, has declared total assets worth ₹15.4 lakh (approximately $18,600 USD) and an annual income of ₹23,21,570 (around $28,000 USD) for the fiscal year 2024-25. Her income peaked in 2021-22 at ₹38,14,410. In stark contrast, Jakir Hussain, a candidate from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) representing Jangipur, has a staggering net worth exceeding ₹133 crore (around $16 million USD), with movable assets of ₹74 crore and immovable assets worth ₹58.6 crore. Hussain's financial disclosures include substantial amounts of gold and equity shares, although he reported no vehicles or luxury items. Meanwhile, in Phase II of the elections, BJP candidate Palash Rana is noted as the richest contender, with declared movable assets around ₹21.57 crore (approximately $2.6 million USD). The financial disparities among candidates highlight the varying economic backgrounds of those vying for political power in West Bengal.