As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, a glance at candidate affidavits shows a strong presence of crorepatis in the fray — including chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. However, while the CM figures among the wealthiest contenders, he is far from the top of the list, with several candidates declaring significantly higher assets.
Topping the chart is Congress candidate Rahul Roy with assets exceeding Rs 261 crore, followed by AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal at over Rs 226 crore. The list also includes names from across party lines, underscoring the dominance of high-net-worth candidates in the state’s electoral landscape.
Here's the list of top 10 richest candidates:
| Name | Party name | Constituency | Total assets (in Rs) |
| Rahul Roy | INC | Hailakandi | 261 crore+ |
| Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal | AIUDF | Binnakandi | 226 crore+ |
| Jayanta Khaund | INC | Rongonadi | 67 crore+ |
| Sewli Mohilary | Bodoland Peoples Front | Kokrajhar (ST) | 63 crore+ |
| Rojy Ahmed | AITC | Hajo-Sualkuchi (SC) | 54 crore+ |
| Nandigiri Bhuyan | IND | Sissiborgaon | 47 crore+ |
| Himanta Biswa Sarma | BJP | Jalukbari | 35 crore+ |
| Ashok Singhal | BJP | Dhekiajuli | 34 crore+ |
| Shri Naba Kumar Doley | BJP | Dhakuakhana (ST) | 33 crore+ |
| Aminul Haque Laskar | INC | Sonai | 30 crore+ |
Elections in Assam are scheduled for April 9, with counting of votes set for May 4. Considered a crucial contest, the polls are expected to witness several high-profile battles that could significantly influence the state’s political trajectory.
Central to the election is a closely watched face-off between CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, seen as a key test of whether the BJP can secure a majority on its own.
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