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It is that season in democracy when every politician talks about "clean politics", and paints oneself clean. But how does the voter know whether one is really clean? One yardstick is to look at the legal cases slapped against them. The existence of a case on a person doesn't mean he or she is tainted or guilty. Sometimes they drag for years. Sometimes cases are slapped for frivolous reasons, and sometimes they are slapped for political reasons. Some cases might get withdrawn, or get decided in favour of the candidate. However, there are serious cases too, which might result in…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Shanti Nagar, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: N. A. Haris Profile and Track Record: Tracking Haris in the news How did N A Haris spend his LAD funds? Interview: Haris: It’s my son who’s made a mistake, not me; will get ticket 100% Related info: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-n-a-haris List of candidates, 2018 Candidate Profile/Track Record N A Haris - (Indian National…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Mahalakshmi Layout, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: Gopalaiah K Profile: One of the three JDS MLAs in Bengaluru in 2013 Tracking Mahalakshmi Layout MLA Gopalaiah Related Data: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-gopalaiah-k List of candidates, 2018 Gopalaiah K Party:Janata Dal (secular) Family: Wife, 2 children Educational Qualification: B.Sc Profession:Politician/ Social Activist Online: Facebook: kgopalaiah Number of Pending Criminal Cases: NIL Net Worth…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Anekal, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: B Shivanna Profile:  Local Area Development (LAD) funds expenses In the news In 2013, accepting the citizen charter presented by NBF, he said:  We can’t promise immediate change just because of the charter. But we will take up their suggestions and work on it. But you see, till people realise that it is…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Basavanagudi, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: Ravi Subramanya L A How did Ravi Subramanya L A spend his Local Area Development (LAD) funds? Tracking Ravisubramnya L A in the news Interview: TDB Related info: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-ravi-subramanya-l-a List of candidates, 2018: Sankleshpur Gundappa Sitaram Aam Aadmi Party Family: Wife & 2 Dependents Educational Qualification: MBA Profession: Service in Private Oil…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Shanti Nagar, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: Satish Reddy Profile and Track Record In the News Earlier news: 2013 elections Interview: TBD More details: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-sathish-reddy-m List of candidates, 2018 Satish Reddy, BJP Family: Spouse, 2 dependents Profession: Social Activist and Director and Owner of M.S Shelters Pvt Ltd Education: SSLC  Online: twitter.com/msrbommanahalli Net worth: Assets: 63 Crore+ Liabilities: 13 Crore+ Sushma Rajgopal Reddy,…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Rajajinagar, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: S Suresh Kumar Profile and Track Record:  Rajajinagar: S Suresh Kumar Interview: Came out of Koliwada Committee as it exceeded its limits, says Sureshkumar Related Data: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-s-suresh-kumar List of Candidates, 2018 S Suresh Kumar Constituency: Rajajinagar Party: Bharatiya Janata Party Family: Wife, Mother Educational Qualification:B.Sc, LLB Profession: MLA Online: https://twitter.com/nimmasuresh  https://www.facebook.com/sureshkumarbjp/  Number of…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of Byatarayanapura, this is what you need to know! Background information Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: Krishna Byre Gowda Profile and Track record Tracking Byatarayanapura MLA Krishna Byre Gowda Q&A with Krishna Byre Gowda in 2009 Interview: MLA does corporator’s job because people ask for it, says Krishna Byre Gowda Related Data: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-krishna-byre-gowda List of candidates, 2018 Krishna Byre Gowda Party: Indian National Congress Family: Wife & 1 Dependent…

If you are one among the lakhs of voters of BTM, this is what you need to know! Background information Find your constituency Understand the role of the MLA Learn all you can about the candidates: see below Locate your voting booth: TBD How to cast your vote: TBD Incumbent MLA: Ramalinga Reddy What has Ramalinga Reddy been upto in the last 5 years? Interview:  2013 Interview: BJP government was partial in releasing funds says congress MLA Related Data: http://opencity.in/information/karnataka-election-candidate-profile-ramalinga-reddy List of candidates, 2018 Ramalinga Reddy Party: Indian National Congress   Family: Wife & 3 Dependents Educational Qualification: B. Sc. Profession:…

The two term MLA from Yelahanka is from BJP who had defeated four-time MLA B Prasanna of the Congress in 2008. Yelahanka is a hot spot for real estate development given its proximity to the Bangalore International Airport and that the National Highway passes through. He states himself to be a agriculturist. S R Vishwanath was raided by the Lokayukta in 2011 and according media reports, they had recovered 2.6 kgs of gold, 11 kgs of silver as well as Rs 14 lakh and Rs 3500 in cash. Affidavit: In his affidavit filed with the Election Commission in 2013, the…