Capt Gopinath, a candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore South, responded to questions from Smart Vote.
Four terms as an MP. Served as a Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Tourism and Culture, Youth Affairs and Urban Development. Age: 50 years; Assets: Rs. 122.06 Lakhs; Criminal Record: None since 2004.
Read his detailed interview here.
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