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M T B Nagaraj richest in state Cabinet with Rs 1,195 crore declared assets

  •   Thu, Aug 05 2021 10:15:06 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 5 (IANS): Among the 29, who took charge as cabinet ministers of the Karnataka state government, M.T.B. Nagaraj, an MLC is the richest of all.

Nagaraj has declared his assets to the tune of Rs 1,195 crore to the Election Commission and Lokayukta.

Two cabinet ministers have declared property worth over Rs 100 crore, and the least is declared by Kota Srinivas Poojari (Rs 65.59 lakh).

Nagaraj resigned as a cabinet minister to join the BJP from Congress-JD (S) coalition. However, he lost the Assembly bypoll to Sharath Bachegowda, the son of BJP MP Bache Gowda, who stood as an independent candidate in the Hosakote constituency.

Later, MTB Nagaraj became an MLC and entered the cabinet of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. Nagaraj had outrightly rejected the portfolio of excise, which is normally sought after by politicians. Then, Yediyurappa allotted him the ministry of Municipal Administration.

Vijayanagara MLA Anand Singh has declared assets to the tune of Rs 176.58 crore and Bhyrathi Basavaraj has the property worth Rs 118.35 crore.

Anand Singh, a mining baron has won three times from the Vijayanagar constituency. He was successful in getting a nod from the Yediyurappa government to carve out a new Vijayanagara district from the undivided Ballary district.

Kota Srinivas Poojari, in his election affidavit, has claimed to have Rs 65.59 lakh worth of property, which is the least.

Sulia MLA S. Angara has declared assets worth Rs 1.09 crore, Araga Jnanendra, V. Sunilkumar and Govind Karajol have declared assets of more than Rs 2 crore.

There are two cabinet ministers with MBBS degrees namely Dr Ashwathnarayan C.N., former deputy Chief Minister and Dr K. Sudhakar, former Health Minister.

Among the cabinet ministers of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, a mechanical engineer himself, there are 15 graduates, four have studied engineering, two have completed diploma courses.

Four have completed pre-university education. Ministers S. Angara and MTB Nagaraj have studied up to Class 8. Ministers Shivaram Hebbar, Shahikala Jolle and C.C.Patil have studied SSLC (10th).

 

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Alwyn Crasta, Mangaluru/Bengaluru

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    The declaration given to the Election Commission of India mentions about MTBN's 'declared assets' being INR 1,195 crores (assuming that he has honestly declared all that he owns)

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  • Naina, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Corruption is the Name of the Game, do not believe me, see the wealth of Reddy Brothers, exploiting natural Resources of Bellary

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  • shan, udupi

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Laxmi (money) will not come to educated people...... 8th standard pass got 1,195 cores of assets? Once I was watching..... Some reporters asked Indian desh premi(politicians ) to tell full National anthem but most of them could not sing... Now This 8th standard cabinet fell got 1195 cores ..... Ask him to write in figures..... If he writes without any help than I will accept him that he is good. How these politicians are making money without any education?

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    if he has declared, it must be white money... because of earning potential, KN has become the preferred destination of breadloaf seekers from all parts of India... even MNCs prefer KN ...

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Cynthia, What is your suggestion about having lots of money and how you would make use of it ?

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  • Highend Bhakth, Ultra Modern City, India

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    8th Class pass guy has a Rolls Royce Car, Double Degree holders roam around in same streets for jobs. What do you say about this??

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    no e.d., c.b.i., raids on dis m t b nagaraj 4 possessing enormous money & wealth.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Acche Din only for Cabinet Ministers ...

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    8th class = 1195 crores.. who says education is must to become rich and politician. Congress should field him for next CM so he covers all election spendings in 2023 legally. If it happenes it will be deal of century

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Money cannot buy time, Happiness, Inner Peace , Integrity, Love.\, Character, Manners. Health. Respect., Morals, Trust. Patience, Class, Common sense.\, Dignity.” Money is required to make our life comfortable, in time of difficulties, health treatment and help those who are in badly need of help.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    but it is better to cry sitting in a mercedes rather than bullock cart isnt it?

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    He will fully support next election thru pm cares.. source of income? Who has guts to ask.

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Nagaraj, from where the money came from for you to amass 1195 crore declared assets.....? is ED, IT and Election commissions have "Ghoose" filled in their brains not to verify the legitimacy of this wealth...? If you see his face, he looks like a sadak chaap coolie....... How voters vote this type of people to power and allow them to rule them...... ? disgusting !!!

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  • Arun Kharvi, Kundapur

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    He deserves not minister post he actually deserves cm post. But it is known fact a rss leader is a hurdle for getting him minister post also. But remember he notafter ministry never after name nd fame but after only humanity service. He believed in only janata seveye janardana seve. A exceptional case in not only in state but also in nation. Let pm interfere nd show that ideology is respected not greed for power Show less. He is honest Our MLA nice gental man. He sold his property to help poor people of kundapur iF Your search clean image politician in Karnataka he will undoubtedly number One. Even opposition party people also accept this in Kundapur He doent need Minister post He is KIng he will be KIng forever

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    in KN, even ಕುರುಬ can become multi-billionnaire... in some states, people resort to smuggling / drug business to earn money... or laying hands on temple donation....

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    he is the richest ಕುರುಬ in the world....

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Kota Srinivas Poojari always Rs 65 lacs , bungalow 65 lacs, hut 65 lacs, bank loan 65 lacs, one fine day it will be 65 crores like Advani without working in any multination company.

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    he was a Rocket scientist like Gujarat model and UP style.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    "M T B Nagaraj richest in state Cabinet with Rs 1,195 crore declared assets" Agreed declared assets and what about un accounted, hidden treasure and other resources. what was his beginning or starting wealth. ? Need to have more investigation in this regards. "Upar eala jab bhi deta,chappar padke deta hai"

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  • Anand R, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    He is in a state where people are trying hard to earn 1195 per month

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  • RANGA, MANGALORE

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congress/BSP will get angry if you ask that question..by the way, he his family still enjoying quota/reservation..this is system..if you try to change it..some will start inciting people to riots saying constitution/democracy under attack..

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  • John, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Permanent rich or upto the grave only ? Whole Psalm 49 in The Bible on The Folly of Trust in Riches, Psalm 49: 16 Do not be afraid when some become rich, when the wealth of their houses increases. 17 For when they die they will carry nothing away; their wealth will not go down after them..... and Concerning Treasures..... Matthew 6:19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Luke 12:33 “Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.

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  • Shashikumar Shetty, Santhoor

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Did anyone see the Moth less and thivies less heaven ?

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  • John, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    We have visions about it in Book of Revelation of Bible whole chapter 21. From Chapter 21 verse 21 says... And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, each of the gates is a single pearl, and the street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass. 22 I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. 25 Its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. 26 People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. 27 But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

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  • Madan, Bangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Not commenting on MANJUNATHA TABLE BRICKS owner MTB NAGARAJA ACTUAL WEALTH - - since he is in demand obviously wealthy - owns many cars etc - has switched parties also - ---no ideology basically - which not to be debated as most in politics suffer from the same ----- BUT IN GENERAL --- MERE ASSETS are not true indicators- liabilities to be known - One may have 10 crores assets and 20 crores loans - Second important how much ANNUAL income tax paid - Sometimes not to be in the bad books like a WASHING MACHINE JOIN RULING DISPENSATION - and come out clean --

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    I am not surprised if he looted money

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  • Nelson, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    And hes uneducated. 8th standard pass. What knowledge will he have of anything to make that kind of money unless hes a criminal. Criminals are also uneducated

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  • gordost, Bengaluru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    He must have had great opportunity to loot when he was in Congress. Could not have amassed so much wealth in last one and a half years!

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  • Sense_Shetty, MAngalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    In India being Rich is a crime .. One should know that .they are the one's who pay taxes ,generate employment etc .. As long it is earned through legitimate means ..its Ok .. Let us wait and see how well he performs as a Minister

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Sense Shetty, being rich does not mean they are paying the taxes, Most of the politicians and rich people do not pay taxes, see for example in Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Madya Pradesh etc. the income tax of the politicians are paid by the state governments and many are belong to AAP, that is the sad part.

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  • Nelson, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Let me put some sense in shetty. As per Income Tax data less than 10k people declare income over 10 lacs. Tell me which rich guy declares hes rich. Show me one rich man who has paid no bribe to do business. I will think you have sense then.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    must be maha chor like kalla yeddi who amassed thousands of crores during Reddy durbar in 2013

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  • Jhonson, Mumbai

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Kujuma.. they are much better than terrorists supporter like you

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    first write your real name...then comment..dont hide wearing chaddi.. that name does not suit the comment which you are making..

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Tum Ko kyo mirchi laga re chaddiless wala

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  • Jhonson, Mumbai

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Yes kujuma, i am afraid of you. You come to my house wearing a check lungi without chadi and kill me.happy

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  • Jason Dias, Niddodi/Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    He was in Congress till 2019, that time also declared assets worth thousand crores ....

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Because of ED and NIA encounter fear he joined BJP to save himself and obtained clean chit from Modi-Amit Shah. Kyon mirchi laga?

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