The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) scripted a record victory in the Assam Assembly elections, bagging 102 of the 126 seats to retain power for a third straight term.

The BJP won 82 seats - 18 more than the simple majority mark of 64 - while its regional allies, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF), won 10 seats each.

The Congress, which counted on its alliance with five other parties, managed just 19 seats, its poorest performance since losing power to the BJP in 2016, after 15 years in power.

Perfume baron Maulana Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal is the richest Member of Legislative Assembly in Assam elections, the results of which were announced on 1 May. The AIUDF chief, who is also a former Member of Parliament from Dhubri, won from the Binnakandi seat in Hojai district.

Ajmal has declared a net worth of about ₹226 crore in the affidavit he filed with the Election Commission before contesting elections, according to a report by the election watchdog, Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Ajmal comes from the family behind Ajmal Perfumes, a well-known fragrance business, and is often called a 'perfume baron.' He is also associated with religious and social organisations, including Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Assam unit) and runs the Ajmal Foundation, which works in education and healthcare.

Ajmal is followed by Sewli Mohilary of the BPF as the second-richest MLA, with a net worth of ₹63 Crore. Chief Minister and BJP MLA Himanta Biswa Sarma is the third-richest MLA, with a declared wealth of ₹35 crore.

After being deserted by the Congress, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) contested 27 Assembly seats, but only Ajmal and Majibur Rahman registered victories in Binnakandi and Dalgaon, respectively.

Ajmal defeated his rival from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a BJP ally, while Rahman won against an Independent candidate in the North Assam seat.

The party had won 16 seats in the 2021 Assembly elections when it contested as part of the Congress-led Opposition alliance.

Inside Badruddin Ajmal's ₹200 Cr net worth

Movable Assets: The total value of movable assets for Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal is ₹52,43,30,586, while his spouse's total is ₹31,08,764.

Cash in hand: Ajmal has declared Rs. 11,32,221 cash in hand.

Bank Deposits:₹9,73,40,089, including savings and fixed deposits with HDFC, ICICI, DCB, IDBI, and SBI.

Ajmal's investments (Bonds/Shares) are worth ₹10,89,94,032. This consists of market-valued shares in listed companies ( ₹2,94,949) and book-valued shares in private firms ( ₹10,86,99,083), including significant holdings in Ajmal Estates & Properties Pvt. Ltd. and Ajmal Fragrances & Fashions Pvt. Ltd.

Personal Loans/Advances: ₹29,79,90,629.

This includes capital in firms like Ajmal & Sons ( ₹9.44 crore) and property advances, such as ₹10.53 crore to Awfi Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.