Crorepati Candidates in Puducherry Assembly Election 2026
The 2026 Puducherry Assembly Election has once again highlighted the growing influence of wealth in Indian politics. With candidates declaring assets ranging from a few crores to several hundred crores, the election reflects a clear trend: money power continues to play a significant role in electoral politics.
Key Highlights
- 41% of candidates are crorepatis (assets above ₹1 crore)
- Total candidates analyzed: 291 out of 294
- Sharp rise from 23% in 2021 to 41% in 2026
- Crorepati candidates are present across all major parties
This data, compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), shows a strong correlation between wealth and political candidature.
This data, compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), shows a strong correlation between wealth and political candidature.
1
NDA
Age : 37
Party : LJK
Education : 12th Pass
Criminal Cases: 5
Total Assets : 6,090,925,584.00
₹609 Cr
2
NDA
Age : 64
Party : BJP
Education : 8th Pass
Criminal Cases: 0
Total Assets : 1,156,229,179.00
₹116 Cr
3
NDA
MLA
Age : 56
Party : BJP
Education : Others
Criminal Cases: 0
Total Assets : 854,614,473.00
₹85 Cr
4
MLA
TVK-NMK
Age : 60
Party : NMK
Education : 5th Pass
Criminal Cases: 4
Total Assets : 770,050,328.00
₹77 Cr
5
NDA
Age : 58
Party : BJP
Education : Graduate
Criminal Cases: 1
Total Assets : 683,378,507.00
₹68 Cr
6
NDA
MLA
Age : 60
Party : BJP
Education : Illiterate
Criminal Cases: 2
Total Assets : 597,813,050.00
₹60 Cr
7
NDA
MLA
Age : 61
Party : NR Congress
Education : 10th Pass
Criminal Cases: 0
Total Assets : 505,816,200.00
₹51 Cr
8
NDA
Age : 73
Party : NR Congress
Education : 8th Pass
Criminal Cases: 0
Total Assets : 499,199,993.00
₹50 Cr
9
Age : 65
Party : Independent
Education : Post Graduate
Criminal Cases: 0
Total Assets : 444,638,294.00
₹44 Cr
10
NDA
MLA
Age : 54
Party : NR Congress
Education : Graduate
Criminal Cases: 2
Total Assets : 372,253,000.00
₹37 Cr