Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters. Candidates’ affidavit with nomination papers is the source of this analysis. www.adrindia.org, http://www.myneta.info, [email protected], http://www.twitter.com/adrspeaks, http://www.facebook.com/adr.new Page 1 of 14 Press Release April 23rd, 2013 Asset Comparison of Outgoing MLAs Seeking Re-Election in the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2013 Executive Summary MLAs Contesting Again : Karnataka Election Watch (KEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms analyzed 179 outgoing MLAs who are contesting again in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly Elections. Average Assets in 2008 Elections : The average asset of these 179 re-contesting MLAs fielded by various parties in 2008 was Rs 10.59 Crores. Average Assets in 2013 Elections : The average asset of these 179 re-contesting MLAs now in 2013 is Rs 19.87 crore. Average Asset growth in 5 years (2008-2013 ): The average asset growth for these 179 re- contesting MLAs, between the Karnataka Assembly Elections of 2008 and 2013, is Rs 9.27 crores. Percentage growth in 5 years (2008-2013 ): Average percentage growth in assets for these 179 re- contesting MLAs is 88%. Highest growth In Assets in 5 years (2008-2013 ): D.K.Shivkumar of INC from Kanakpura constituency has declared maximum increase in assets with an increase of Rs 175.91 crore i.e from Rs 75.59 crores in 2008 to Rs. 251.50 crores in 2013. Assets of PriyaKrishna (of INC from Govindrajnagar constituency) have increased by Rs 143.36 crores, from Rs 767.61 crores in 2008 to Rs 910.98 crores in 2013. Assets of Santhosh Lad (of INC from Kalaghatgi) have risen by Rs 124.85 crores, from Rs 61.54 crore in 2008 to Rs 186.40 crores in 2013. Highest Percentage growth in 5 years (2008-2013 ): The highest percentage increase (21051%) in assets has been declared by Ramanatha Rai of INC from Bantwal constituency. Ramanatha Rai’s assets increased from Rs. 1.71 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 3.62 crores in 2013. Appachu Ranjan* of BJP from Madikeri constituency has declared an increase in assets of 5752%; his assets have risen from Rs. 18.20 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 10.65 Crores in 2013 (He did not provide rupee value for 6 motor vehicles, jewellery and immovable assets). S. Raghu of BJP from C.V. Ramanagar constituency is third with 4241% increase in assets; his assets have grown from Rs 72.88 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 31.64 crores in 2013.
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Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters. Candidates’ affidavit with nomination
papers is the source of this analysis. www.adrindia.org, http://www.myneta.info, [email protected],
http://www.twitter.com/adrspeaks, http://www.facebook.com/adr.new Page 1 of 14
Press Release April 23rd, 2013
Asset Comparison of Outgoing MLAs Seeking Re-Election in the Karnataka
Assembly Elections 2013
Executive Summary
MLAs Contesting Again: Karnataka Election Watch (KEW) and Association for Democratic Reforms analyzed 179 outgoing MLAs who are contesting again in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly Elections.
Average Assets in 2008 Elections: The average asset of these 179 re-contesting MLAs fielded by
various parties in 2008 was Rs 10.59 Crores.
Average Assets in 2013 Elections: The average asset of these 179 re-contesting MLAs now in 2013
is Rs 19.87 crore.
Average Asset growth in 5 years (2008-2013): The average asset growth for these 179 re-
contesting MLAs, between the Karnataka Assembly Elections of 2008 and 2013, is Rs 9.27 crores.
Percentage growth in 5 years (2008-2013): Average percentage growth in assets for these 179 re-
contesting MLAs is 88%.
Highest growth In Assets in 5 years (2008-2013): D.K.Shivkumar of INC from Kanakpura
constituency has declared maximum increase in assets with an increase of Rs 175.91 crore i.e from Rs
75.59 crores in 2008 to Rs. 251.50 crores in 2013. Assets of PriyaKrishna (of INC from Govindrajnagar
constituency) have increased by Rs 143.36 crores, from Rs 767.61 crores in 2008 to Rs 910.98 crores in
2013. Assets of Santhosh Lad (of INC from Kalaghatgi) have risen by Rs 124.85 crores, from Rs 61.54
crore in 2008 to Rs 186.40 crores in 2013.
Highest Percentage growth in 5 years (2008-2013): The highest percentage increase (21051%) in
assets has been declared by Ramanatha Rai of INC from Bantwal constituency. Ramanatha Rai’s assets
increased from Rs. 1.71 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 3.62 crores in 2013. Appachu Ranjan* of BJP from
Madikeri constituency has declared an increase in assets of 5752%; his assets have risen from Rs.
18.20 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 10.65 Crores in 2013 (He did not provide rupee value for 6 motor vehicles,
jewellery and immovable assets). S. Raghu of BJP from C.V. Ramanagar constituency is third with
4241% increase in assets; his assets have grown from Rs 72.88 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 31.64 crores in
2013.
Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters. Candidates’ affidavit with nomination
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Asset decrease in 5 years (2008-2013): 8 MLAs have reported decrease in assets in 2013 as
compared to the value of their assets in 2008. Among them the highest decrease has been shown by
Sangameshwara B K (72% decline in assets, Rs 5.83 crores in 2008 to Rs 1.66 Crores in 2013) from
Chickmagalur constituency, C T ravi (54% reduction in assets, from Rs 7.85 crores in 2008 election to
Rs 3.59 crores in 2013) and Dr. Bagali Sarvabhoum (51% decline in assets, Rs 8.02 Crores in 2008 to Rs
3.94 crores in 2013) of from Indi constituency
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Asset Comparison of Re-Contesting MLAs in Karnataka 2013 Assembly Elections
Average asset increase of re-contesting MLAs: Party-Wise
The table below provides the party-wise categorization of average asset increase of re-contesting MLAs.
Financial details of 73 re-contesting MLAs fielded by BJP have been taken from the recently filed
affidavits by these MLAs and the values of these financial assets have been compared to the
corresponding values of the assets that the MLAs showed in their affidavits in 2008. The same procedure
has been followed for other parties as well and it has been found that average increase in the assets of
73 MLAs who have again been given tickets by BJP is Rs 6.87 Crore. Following tables showcases the party
wise assortment of the average increase in assets of the re-contesting MLAs:
S.No. Party in Karnataka 2013
Total Number of Winners
Average Assets in Karnataka 2013
Average Assets in Karnataka 2008
Average Asset Increase
Average % Increase in Asset
1. BJP 73 12,09,58,381 12 Crore+
5,21,67,175 5 Crore+
6,87,91,206 6 Crore+
132%
2. INC 57 36,43,17,728 36 Crore+
22,71,66,395 22 Crore+
13,71,51,333 13 Crore+
60%
3. JD(S) 25 17,20,54,456 17 Crore+
5,76,62,676 5 Crore+
11,43,91,780 11 Crore+
198%
4. KJP 12 3,61,08,209 3 Crore+
1,32,61,238 1 Crore+
2,28,46,971 2 Crore+
172%
5. IND 8 8,19,73,729 8 Crore+
4,47,03,232 4 Crore+
3,72,70,497 3 Crore+
83%
6. BSRC 2 21,78,67,775 21 Crore+
10,40,46,751 10 Crore+
11,38,21,024 11 Crore+
109%
7. NCP 1 1,60,90,406 1 Crore+
26,51,000 26 Lacs+
1,34,39,406 1 Crore+
507%
8. SP 1 13,08,04,639 13 Crore+
3,57,08,876 3 Crore+
9,50,95,763 9 Crore+
266%
GRAND TOTAL 179
19,87,10,349 19 Crore+
10,59,29,995 10 Crore+
9,27,80,353 9 Crore+
88%
Table: Average asset increase of re-contesting MLAs – party wise
Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters. Candidates’ affidavit with nomination
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Top 5 MLAs with highest asset increase
The highest percentage increase (21051%) in assets has been declared by Ramanatha Rai of INC from
Bantwal constituency. Ramanatha Rai’s assets increased from Rs. 1.71 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 3.62 crores in
2013. Appachu Ranjan of BJP from Madikeri constituency has declared an increase in assets of 5752%, his
assets have risen from Rs. 18.20 Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 10.65 Lakhs in 2013. S. Raghu of BJP from C.V.
Ramannagar constituency is third with 4241% increase in assets; his assets have grown from Rs 72.88
Lakhs in 2008 to Rs 31.64 crores in 2013.
S.No. Name Party in
Karnataka 2013
Party in Karnataka
2008
District in Karnataka
2013
Constituency in Karnataka
2013
Assets in Karnataka
2013
Assets in Karnataka
2008
Asset Increase
% Increase in Asset
1 Ramanatha
Rai
INC INC DAKSHINA KANNADA
BANTWAL 3,62,73,209
3 Crore+ 1,71,500 1 Lacs+
3,61,01,709 3 Crore+
21051%
2 Appachu
Ranjan .M.P
BJP BJP KODAGU MADIKERI 10,65,09,96
3 10 Crore+
18,20,000 18 Lacs+
10,46,89,963 10 Crore+
5752%
3 S. Raghu BJP BJP B.B.M.P (NORTH)
C.V. RAMANNAGAR
31,64,20,000
31 Crore+
72,88,475 72 Lacs+
30,91,31,525 30 Crore+
4241%
4 Bharamgouda
Alagouda Kage
BJP BJP BELGAUM KAGWAD 3,32,05,667
3 Crore+ 8,60,800 8 Lacs+
3,23,44,867 3 Crore+
3758%
5 Varthur Prakash
IND IND KOLAR KOLAR 66,43,621 66 Lacs+
2,50,000 2 Lacs+
63,93,621 63 Lacs+
2557%
Table: Assets of top 5 re-contesting MLAs in percentage ((*) this figure contains only that sum of money that has been explicitly provided in the affidavits, this figure doesn’t include the value of assets
for which value wasn’t provided in the affidavits)
Data in this Kit is presented in good faith, with an intention to inform voters. Candidates’ affidavit with nomination
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MLAs with criminal cases in 2008 and distribution of tickets to them in 2013 by
Political Parties
The following MLAs declared criminal cases in their affidavits submitted to the ECI at the time of the
2008 Karnataka Assembly Elections. They have been again given tickets by various Political Parties to
contest the 2013 Karnataka Assembly Elections.
Please note that the analysis of criminal records, if any, is based on affidavits filed by the MLAs
in 2008. Subsequently, some MLAs or candidates may have resigned or changed parties.
Information on the latest status regarding criminal charges if any, will be released after all
nominations are filed. However, information they filed in 2008 is analyzed and presented
below.
Party Number of MLAs who declared criminal
cases in 2008 Assembly Elections
Number of Tickets given by Political Parties in 2013 Assembly Elections to MLAs who declared criminal cases in
2008
BJP 26 19
INC 9 8
JD(S) 5 5
IND 2 5
KJP 0 3
Total 42 40*
*Note: 2 MLAs are not contesting elections
Given below are the details:
S.No. Candidate Name Total Criminal Cases
declared in 2008 Political Party in 2008 Elections
Ticket given by Political Party in 2013 Elections
1. CT Ravi 5 BJP BJP
2. Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkhiholi
4 BJP BJP
3. JARAKIHOLI SATISH LAXMANARAO
1 INC INC
4. ESHWARA BHIMANNA KHANDRE
3 INC INC
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S.No. Candidate Name Total Criminal Cases
declared in 2008 Political Party in 2008 Elections
Ticket given by Political Party in 2013 Elections
5. B.NAGENDRA 1 BJP IND
6. CHARANTIMATH VIRANNA CHANDRASHEKHARAYYA
1 BJP BJP
7. TANVEER SAIT 1 INC INC
8. Asnotikar Anand Vasant 1 BJP BJP
9. M P RENUKACHARYA 8 BJP KJP
10. B.K.SANGAMESHWARA 1 INC IND
11. ANAND SINGH 2 INC BJP
12. Neharu Olekar 2 BJP KJP
13. S.R MAHESH 1 JD(S) JD(S)
14. NADAGOUDA VENKATARAO
1 JD(S) JD(S)
15. HUSANUR RAMESH BALAPPA
1 BJP BJP
16. Valmiki Nayak 1 BJP BJP
17. SHOBHA KARANDLAJE 1 BJP KJP
18. S.R.SRINIVAS 11 JD(S) JD(S)
19. ES EN KRISHNAIAH SHETTY 10 BJP IND
20. SUDHAKARA D 7 IND INC
21. B. SURESH GOWDA 3 BJP BJP
22. U.T. KHADAR 2 INC INC
23. S.A.RAMADASS 2 BJP BJP
24. BASAVARAJAN 2 JD(S) JD(S)
25. S.A RAVINDRANATH 2 BJP BJP
26. KIMMANE RATHNAKAR 2 INC INC
27. LALAJI R. MENDON 1 BJP BJP
28. B.Z.ZAMEER AHMED KHAN 1 JD(S) JD(S)
29. GOOLIHATTI. D. SHEKAR 1 IND IND
30. ARAVIND LIMBAVALI 1 BJP BJP
31. MURUGESH RUDRAPPA NIRANI
1 BJP BJP
32. Arakera J Shivanagouda Nayak
1 BJP BJP
33. BOPAIAH. K.G. 1 BJP BJP
34. DR BAGALI SARVABHOUM SATAGOUDA
1 BJP IND
35. MANJU. 1 INC INC
36. N.S.NANDIESHA REDDY 1 BJP BJP
37. HEMACHANDRA SAGAR.D 1 BJP Not contesting
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S.No. Candidate Name Total Criminal Cases
declared in 2008 Political Party in 2008 Elections
Ticket given by Political Party in 2013 Elections
38. K.S.ESHWARAPPA 1 BJP BJP
39. AMARESH 1 INC INC
40. K. RAGHUPATHY BHAT 1 BJP Not contesting
41. S. SHIVANNA SOGADU 1 BJP BJP
42. ABHAY PATIL 1 BJP BJP
In addition some of them who were indicted by the Lok Ayukta have not been given tickets. This includes Mr Katta Subramaniam Naidu (BJP) from Hebbal constituency
176. M Sathyanarayana INC MYSORE CHAMUNDESHWARI 1,26,58,168 1 Crore+
1,75,85,854 1 Crore+
-49,27,686 -28%
177. Dr. Bagali Sarvabhoum IND BIJAPUR INDI 3,94,07,000 3 Crore+
8,02,13,000 8 Crore+
-4,08,06,000 -51%
178. C T Ravi BJP CHIKMAGALUR CHICKAMAGALUR 3,59,69,434 3 Crore+
7,85,38,781 7 Crore+
-4,25,69,347 -54%
179. Sangameshwara B K IND SHIMOGA BHADRAVATHI 1,66,35,000 1 Crore+
5,83,97,465 5 Crore+
-4,17,62,465 -72%
Table: Full list of re-contesting MLAs in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2013
((*) this figure contains only that sum of money that has been explicitly provided in the affidavits, this figure doesn’t include the value of assets for which value wasn’t provided in the affidavits)
All information about MLAs, in this report has been taken from the affidavits filed by MLAs with their nomination papers. Copies of affidavits were obtained from the Chief Electoral Officer’s website (http://ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/SearchContestingCandidate.aspx). While all efforts have been made to ensure that the information is in keeping with what is mentioned in the affidavits, in case of discrepancy between information in this report and that given in the affidavits, the information reported in the affidavits filed by MLAs should be treated as correct. Association for Democratic Reforms, Karnataka Election Watch and their volunteers are not responsible or liable for any damage arising directly or indirectly from the publication of this report.