Mumbai beggar Bharat Jain amasses ₹7.5 Crore net worth
Mumbai: Bharat Jain, often referred to as the world’s richest beggar, has accumulated a net worth of ₹7.5 crore through begging on Mumbai's busy streets. Despite achieving financial stability, Jain continues begging, a practice he claims to enjoy.
Jain, 52, has been begging for over 40 years, earning an average daily income of ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 by spending 10-12 hours at key locations like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Azad Maidan. His monthly income from begging ranges between ₹60,000 and ₹75,000, surpassing that of many salaried professionals.
In addition to his earnings, Jain has made prudent investments. He owns two apartments in Mumbai valued at ₹1.4 crore, where he resides with his family, and two shops in Thane, which generate ₹30,000 in monthly rental income. His sons, who attended a reputed convent school, now assist with the family’s stationery business, adding another stream of income.
Jain’s family, including his wife, two sons, father, and brother, reportedly disapprove of his decision to continue begging. However, Jain insists that he enjoys the activity, stating, “I’m not greedy. I’m generous.” He also donates to temples regularly.
Jain's story sheds light on India’s expansive begging industry, valued at an estimated ₹1.5 lakh crore. Similar cases include Sambhaji Kale, with a net worth of ₹1.5 crore, and Laxmi Das, with ₹1 crore.
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HC grants conditional permission for RSS guard of honour in Chittapur on November 16
Kalaburagi: The Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court has granted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) permission to hold a guard of honour in Chittapur on Sunday, November 16, under certain conditions.
The Chittapur tahsildar had refused permission for an RSS guard of honour on October 19, citing law and order issues. The order was challenged in court by petitioner Ashok Patil.
Justice MGS Kamal, who heard the case on Thursday, granted conditional permission for the RSS event, with 300 members and a band strength of 50 persons.
