Inconsistencies in his asset affidavits filed over the past three assembly polls have come under scrutiny, with allegations of discrepancies and potential wrongdoing emerging.

Facing a storm of criticism from the opposition, particularly the Congress, Chandrashekhar has been forced to defend his financial transparency or lack thereof. His declaration of a meager Rs 680 as taxable income for the fiscal year 2021-2022 has sparked outrage and disbelief in equal measure.