Published Apr 04, 2024 | 10:17 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 04, 2024 | 10:17 PM
HD Kumaraswamy. (X)
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and his wife Anitha have total assets of about ₹217.21 crore, according to the affidavit he submitted along with nomination on Thursday as candidates from the Mandya Lok Sabha seat.
The couple declared liabilities of about ₹82.17 crore.
Former MLA Anitha is richer than 65-year-old Kumaraswamy, son of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, with total assets worth ₹154.39 crore.
Kumaraswamy’s total assets are worth about ₹54.65 crore; he also has assets from HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) in his name worth about ₹8.17 crore.
The former chief minister, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) graduate, has declared himself a social worker, politician and agriculturist.
Anitha has business and rental income, as she is an entrepreneur engaged in the business of petrol and petroleum products in the name of Nikhil & Co and she is a director in Kasthuri Media Pvt Ltd.
Kumaraswamy has three pending criminal cases against him.
He owns no car but has a tractor worth ₹12.55 lakh, while Anitha has a car worth ₹11.15 lakh from Nikhil & Co.
Kumaraswamy has gold worth ₹47.06 lakh and diamonds worth ₹2.60 lakh, while Anitha has them worth ₹2.41 crore and ₹33.09 lakh, respectively.
The JD(S) state president has agricultural lands worth ₹37.48 crore and his residence at JP Nagar third phase in Bengaluru is worth ₹6.46 crore. Kumaraswamy also has a share in commercial building from HUF which is worth about ₹6.97 crore.
Anitha has agricultural lands worth ₹28.38 crore and two commercial buildings worth ₹35.69 crore, according to the affidavit.
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