Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is returning to the Assembly election fray after a gap of nearly 30 years. Having lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the man popularly known as the ‘Robin Hood’ of Murshidabad is now contesting from the Berhampore seat. His latest election affidavit reveals a massive surge in his wealth and assets.

Financial Snapshot:

• Cash & Bank: Adhir has ₹94,500 in cash, while his wife Atasi holds ₹7.25 lakh. His bank balance stands at ₹6.42 lakh across four accounts.
• Luxury & Gold: Adhir owns a car worth ₹22.27 lakh and gold valued at ₹27.60 lakh. However, his wife’s jewelry collection steals the show, valued at a whopping ₹1.74 crore.
• Real Estate: Both Adhir and his wife own immovable properties (land and houses) worth ₹6 crore each, totaling ₹12 crore in real estate.

Education & Legal Background: Despite being a prominent orator in Hindi and English, Adhir disclosed his educational qualification as 9th grade. He currently faces three criminal cases, though no charges have been framed yet. As he shifts his focus from the Parliament to the State Assembly, all eyes are on whether he can reclaim his fort in Berhampore.