Chamarajanagar Congress Candidate Sunil Bose Declares Assets Exceeding $1 Million

Congress candidate Sunil Bose, running from Chamarajanagar (SC reserved) constituency, has assets worth Rs 7.84 crore. Despite possessing significant wealth, Bose has not registered any vehicles in his name. The 42-year-old bachelor has been accused of impersonating a public official and distributing buttermilk and fruits during a political campaign. His assets include both movable and immovable properties, including inherited land, a residential building, and significant investments in land development.

Congress Candidate Sunil Bose Declares Assets Worth Rs 7.84 Crore in Chamarajanagar Constituency

Chamarajanagar, Karnataka: Sunil Bose, the Congress candidate contesting from the Chamarajanagar (SC reserved) constituency, has declared assets worth Rs 7.84 crore, according to his election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India.

The 42-year-old Bose, the son of Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, has listed his movable assets at Rs 3.53 crore. This includes cash worth Rs 9.09 lakh, 620 grams of gold valued at Rs 38.44 lakh, and 3,200 kilograms of silver worth Rs 2,30,400. He also owns a 5,904 square feet site in V.V. Mohalla in Mysuru, valued at Rs 3.31 crore.

Bose's immovable assets total Rs 4.31 crore. He has inherited 19 guntas of land in Hadinaru village worth Rs 4.60 lakh, 1 acre and 38 guntas of land in Elachagere village in Nanjangud taluk worth Rs 12 lakh, and 6 acres in Elachagere village worth Rs 45 lakh. Additionally, he owns 389.83 square feet and 809 square feet in Hadinaru village, valued at Rs 2.50 lakh and Rs 1.40 lakh, respectively. His residential building in Hadinaru village is worth Rs 34.80 lakh.

Notably, Bose has invested Rs 85.50 lakh in land development. While he does not have any bank loans, he owes Rs 5.56 crore to individuals.

It is worth mentioning that Bose has declared himself as a bachelor and resides in Ambedkar Beedhi in Hadinaru village, which falls under the Varuna assembly constituency. He has previously faced charges under IPC Section 171 (wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent) at the Nanjangud Rural police station. The FIR pertains to an incident where he allegedly distributed buttermilk and fruits to the public and party workers while canvassing for votes on March 28, 2017.

The declaration of assets by candidates standing for election is a mandatory requirement under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. It provides transparency in the electoral process and allows voters to make informed decisions about their choices.