Marithibbe Gowda, a four-time MLC, who is seeking re-election for a fifth time in a row, has declared assets worth ₹4.28 crore.
In the affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer of elections to Legislative Council from South Teachers’ constituency, Mr. Gowda, 65, has shown movable assets worth ₹28.98 lakh including two cars and a bike, besides immovable assets worth ₹4 crore including sites and land.
Mr. Gowda has been an MLC for the last 24 years. He was first elected as an MLC from South Teachers’ constituency as a Congress candidate in 2000. He was re-elected as an independent in 2006 and as a JD(S) candidate in 2012 and 2018 respectively. He has now entered the fray as a Congress candidate.
