Average asset of Karnataka minister zooms 665 pc to Rs 6.96 crore

April 5, 2013

Bangalore, Apr 5: The average asset of a minister in Karnataka is Rs 6.96 crore, a jump of 665 per cent over the previous 2004 ministry, an NGO claimed. Karnataka Election Watch and Association of Democratic Reforms had analysed the affidavits, filed with the Election Commission, of 24 out of 27 Cabinet Ministers including the Chief Minister.

The data regarding the three remaining Ministers - S Suresh Kumar, Revu Naik Belamagi and Kota Srinivasa Poojary - were not available, Prof Trilochan Sastry of the KEW told reporters.

The average asset of Ministers in the Assembly constituted in 2004 was Rs 91 lakh. "The average asset of a Minister in Karnataka Assembly (constituted in) 2008 is Rs 6.96 crore. The growth in average asset per Minister was 665 per cent from 2004 to 2008," Sastry said.

The average asset per MLA in the Assembly constituted in 2008 is Rs 5.98 crore for 214 MLAs analysed out of 224 MLAs (Priya Krishna of the Congress with asset of Rs 767.61 crore was excluded as his assets were clearly an outlier). In the 2004 Assembly, the average asset of 186 MLAs out of 224 legislators analysed was Rs 1.29 crore.

"There was a growth of 364 per cent increase in average asset of MLAs from 2004 to 2008 Assembly elections", Sastry, accompanied by members of NGOs, said, adding, KEW is a network of non-political, non-partisan, citizens-led organisation.

When it was pointed out that the list of all MLAs with assets should have been given as citing astronomical increase in average assets would be "unfair" to honest among them, Sastry admitted to the "mistake" and said it would be provided later.

The average assets per MLA is the highest at Rs 5.98 crore in the 2008 Karnataka Assembly, followed by 2011 Tamil Nadu Assembly with an average of Rs 3.98 crore, 2009 Andhra Pradesh Assembly with Rs 3.78 crore and 2011 Kerala Assembly with Rs 1.43 crore.

KEW, along with NGOs, would launch a campaign on "My vote is not for sale" to counter excessive spending in elections and bribing of voters through money, liquor and gifts.

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Lokayukta to probe Siddaramaiah as special court orders filing of FIR in MUDA case

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September 25,2024

In a significant development, a special court tasked with handling cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MP/MLAs) has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed regarding the Muda case.

Additionally, the Karnataka Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body, has been tasked with investigating allegations against Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly involved in the case.

The court instructed the Lokayukta (an anti-corruption authority) to provide a report within three months. It also ordered the relevant authorities to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the case.

Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat issued the directive, compelling the Mysuru Lokayukta police to commence an investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Snehamayi Krishna.

The Karnataka Lokayukta in Mysuru is required to carry out the investigation under Section 156 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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