Kolkata, April 11 According to Bratya Basu's election affidavit for the 2026 assembly election, the total asset value of the TMC candidate and West Bengal Education Minister has increased to Rs 4.41 crore over five years.
In 2021, the value of Basu's total assets was Rs 3.08 crore – Rs 2.08 crore for movable assets and Rs 1 crore for immovable assets, according to the records.
According to the affidavit, Basu reported a steady increase in income over the past five financial years. His income rose from Rs 4,91,580 in 2020–21 to Rs 25,63,730 in 2024–25.
The total movable assets of the TMC's Dumdum constituency are valued at Rs 3.16 crore.
He also owns a 2,500 square feet flat in the Lake Town area of the city, valued at Rs 1.25 crore as an immovable asset.
In the nomination affidavit, Basu referred to substantial investments in fixed deposits and bank balances.
His wife, Poulomi Basu's earnings were Rs 7,63,340 in 2020–21 and Rs 15,70,690 in 2024–25.
The affidavit shows that Basu currently has Rs 40,000 in cash, while his wife holds Rs 30,000.
The couple has no debts and no loans. Neither Basu, who is also an actor and director, nor his wife owns a car.
Basu has declared his sources of income as salary and allowances as an MLA, earnings from acting and direction, and pension from his previous role as an assistant professor.
His wife is also a professional actor.
The affidavit also states that no criminal cases are pending against him.