Top 5 Richest Chief Ministers in India in 2026

The financial status of the politicians of India have always been a topic of public speculation. This is usually only revealed to the public when they have to declare for the elections. In 2026, many Chief Ministers have disclosed their wealth through official affidavits. Here are the top five richest Chief Ministers:

D.K. Shivakumar

Following recent political developments in Karnataka and the resignation of Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar is set to be the state’s new Chief Minister and is set to be sworn in on June 3, 2026. He is set to be the richest Chief Minister with declared assets reportedly worth over Rs 1400 crores. He is popularly known as ‘DKS’, he is considered one of the Congress party’s most influential leaders and has been a dominant figure in Karnataka politics for years. His large sum of wealth comes from luxury properties, business investments, agricultural land, and other financial holdings .

N. Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is currently the richest Chief Minister and is set to be the second richest after D.K is sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026. According to his declared election affidavit, Naidu possesses assets worth more than ₹931 crore. He is a veteran politician and the leader of Telugu Desam Party. He has long been associated with large scale infrastructure projects, technology initiatives and also business friendly politics. His wealth includes investments, properties, company shares, and other financial holdings.

Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu ranks second among India’s wealthiest Chief Ministers with declared assets exceeding ₹332 crore. He is one of the youngest Chief Ministers of the country and has held office since 2016. His wealth largely comes from inherited family assets, land holdings and investments.

Neiphiu Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is another prominent name on the list. His assets that are declared by him stands at around ₹46 crore. Rio has been one of the most influential political leaders in Nagaland and has served multiple terms as its Chief Minister. His wealth largely comes from land properties, commercial investments, and other movable assets.

Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav rounds out the top five with declared assets of approximately ₹42 crore. Yadav rose to prominence with his association with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has seen rapid political growth in recent years. His large sum of wealth largely comes from business interests, properties, and investments.