By Akanksha
April 08, 2026
As Kerala heads into Assembly elections, an analysis of 863 candidates across 140 constituencies reveals a sharp wealth divide, with a handful of nominees declaring assets
Reji Cheriyan, a former NCP-SP leader who joined Kerala Congress in 2024, is the richest candidate with declared assets exceeding ₹218 crore.
BJP candidate Chenkal Rajasekharan from Neyyattinkara ranks second with assets worth ₹116 crore.
Senior BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar features among the top three, with total assets of ₹111 crore.
Shibu Theckumpuram is among the wealthiest candidates, declaring assets exceeding ₹65 crore, placing him in the upper tier.
P.V. Anvar joins the list of top candidates with assets over ₹65 crore, reflecting the strong presence of high-net-worth.