Satya Pal Malik Net Worth: Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya pal Malik, who rose through the political ranks from MLA to MP and eventually Governor, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79. He had been battling kidney-related health issues for a prolonged period.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79. He took his last breath at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after a prolonged battle with kidney disease. Beginning his political journey in the 1970s, Malik served as a member of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and later held the post of Governor in several states.
The abrogation of Article 370 took place during his tenure as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Back in 2004, while contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Baghpat, Malik had disclosed his assets to the Election Commission, declaring a net worth of approximately ₹76 lakh at the time.
Satyapal Malik’s Rise: From MLA and MP to Governor
Satyapal Singh Malik began his political career in 1974, when he was elected as an MLA from the Baghpat assembly seat on a Bharatiya Kranti Dal ticket. In 1980, he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Though he contested the 2004 Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket and lost, his influence within the party continued to grow. He went on to serve as BJP’s national vice-president and was later appointed as Governor in several states, including the politically significant union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Asset Disclosure During 2004 Lok Sabha Elections (Satya Pal Malik)
In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, Satyapal Malik, then contesting from the Baghpat constituency, declared his assets in an affidavit filed with the Election Commission. As per the details available on Myneta.com, his total net worth at the time was ₹76.89 lakh, alongside a declared debt of ₹3.14 lakh. The affidavit revealed ₹19 lakh in various bank deposits, ₹2.10 lakh invested in bonds and shares, and gold jewellery valued at ₹1 lakh. Interestingly, he did not own a car or hold any life insurance policies at the time.
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Regarding immovable assets, Malik stated in his 2004 affidavit that he owned 21.2 acres of agricultural land, valued at ₹13 lakh at the time. Additionally, he and his wife jointly owned two residential properties, with a combined estimated worth of over ₹40 lakh.
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आप सभी के आशीर्वाद ओर दुआओं से मेरी तबियत में सुधार हुआ है। अब मैं ICU से बाहर वार्ड में शिफ्ट हो चुका हूं। मेरे इन्फेक्शन में भी सुधार हो रहा है। जैसे ही आप लोगों को मेरे बीमार होने का पता चला तो बहुत से साथियों के फ़ोन आए ओर बहुत से शुभचिंतक यहां अस्पताल में… pic.twitter.com/UGLkjYGKcR— Satyapal Malik (@SatyapalMalik6) June 6, 2025
Name in crores of scam and this viral post
It’s worth noting that the late Satyapal Malik’s name had surfaced in connection with the alleged ₹2,200 crore corruption case related to the Kiru Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir. The CBI filed a chargesheet in the case, naming five individuals, including Malik. A social media post he shared in June went viral in response to the controversy. In the emotional message, he wrote: “I have been admitted to the hospital for the past month and am suffering from a kidney problem. I had to be shifted to the ICU again. My condition is becoming serious. I want to speak the truth to my countrymen—whether I live or not.” (Satya Pal Malik)
He made a big claim that while holding the post of Governor, he was offered bribes of Rs 150-150 crores, but he refused, following the path of honesty. Referring to the farmers’ movement, he said that as Governor, I raised the demands of the farmers without any political greed. In this post, Satyapal Malik also claimed that he lived a public life for more than 50 years, held high positions, but is still living in a one-room flat and is in debt. If I had money today, I would have got treatment in a private hospital.
