Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has filed his annual public asset declaration for 2025, revealing modest liquid holdings and a small portfolio of movable and immovable assets. The declaration, published at the end of the year, shows limited cash and bank balances but includes a residential flat in Delhi and a Ford EcoSport among other items.
Nitish Kumar assets: key figures
According to the affidavit, Mr Kumar holds ₹20,525 in cash. He lists three bank accounts with the following balances: ₹27,217.56 at State Bank of India (Patna Secretariat branch), ₹3,358 at SBI (Parliament House, Delhi) and ₹27,191 at Punjab National Bank (Boring Road, Patna), which together sum to approximately ₹57,766.56.
The chief minister’s declared movable assets total about ₹17,66,196.56. That valuation includes household and personal items such as a computer valued at ₹34,475, an air-conditioner worth ₹38,200, a washing machine at ₹20,500 and a treadmill valued at ₹35,000. He also lists two gold rings and a pearl-set silver ring with a combined estimated value of around ₹203,000.
Property and vehicle
Mr Kumar owns a residential flat in Dwarka, Delhi, located in Sansad Vihar. The flat, purchased in 2004 for ₹13,78,330, is about 1,000 square feet. The affidavit places the current market value at roughly ₹1.48 crore. He also declares ownership of a 2015 Ford EcoSport, with an estimated value of ₹11 lakh.
No land in Bihar and no liabilities
In a notable detail, the declaration states that Nitish Kumar does not own agricultural or non-agricultural land in Bihar. The affidavit also records that he has no outstanding loans or government dues and no tax liabilities at present.
Context and comparisons
Alongside Mr Kumar, members of his cabinet submitted their own disclosures. The report notes that Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary declared higher wealth than the chief minister. Several other ministers also made their asset statements public; some listed licensed firearms as part of their holdings.
Annual asset declarations are routine for elected officials and serve to promote transparency and public accountability. While Mr Kumar’s declared movable assets are modest in comparison to the market value of his Delhi flat, the overall statement provides a clear snapshot of his finances at the close of 2025.
The affidavit underscores that the chief minister’s financial position is free of encumbrances, a detail likely to be noted by political observers and the public. The disclosure will now form part of the official record and may be referenced in reporting and public scrutiny of the state administration’s leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Nitish Kumar assets declared publicly: cash, bank balances and movable goods outlined.
- Chief Minister reports ₹20,525 in cash and three bank accounts totalling roughly ₹57,766.56, plus movable assets worth about ₹17.66 lakh.
- He owns a 1,000 sq ft flat in Dwarka, Delhi, valued at approximately ₹1.48 crore and a 2015 Ford EcoSport; he has no loans or tax liabilities.
- Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary reported greater wealth; several other ministers disclosed assets and some hold licences for weapons.
