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Richest politicians in the 16th Lok Sabha

New Delhi: 16th Lok Sabha consists of some members who can be easily termed as fabulously rich. These members, apart from working as political and social activists, have also excelled in their respective professions. Some



Gokaraju Ganga Raju: Narsapuram (BJP - Andhra Pradesh)

Movable Assets:2,217,833,670
Immovable Assets: 6,65,733,452
Liabilities: RS 168,501,286
Total: 2,883,567,122
 
Gokaraju Ganga is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha from Narsapuram Lok Sabha constituency, Andhra Pradesh.
 
Despite his wealth, Gokaraju Ganga leads a simple life and spends a lot of time in charity. He devotes most of his time in social work and that has given him recognition.
 His philanthropy helped him generate votes in the elections. He is also an active worker of VHP and RSS.
 
He won the 2014 Lok Sabha election on BJP ticket.
 
Gokaraju Ganga Raju is the founder of Laila Group of Companies.
 
He hails from an agricultural family.
 
He has a reputation of servicing the society. 
Gokaraju Ganga Raju is a leading industrialist and recognized as a person serving the society.
 
 
He graduated in Bachelor of Pharmacy from Andhra University in 1970.
 
Being a sportsman and sports enthusiast, Dr Ganga Raju is the Secretary of Andhra Cricket Association, Chairman of Financial Committee of BCCI and also the Member of Governing Council of IPL run by BCCI.
 
Gokaraju Ganga is one of the richest politicians in Andhra Pradesh.
 
A cricket administrator and founder of Asram Medical College in Eluru, Mr. Gangaraju has been a chief patron of RSS-Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activities in the coastal region for over a decade. He plays a key role in running a Sanskrit school for tribals in Jeelugumilli mandal in the Agency of West Godavari district, a pet project of the RSS-VHP. The septuagenarian also manages Delta Paper Mills near Bhimavaram, a chemical factory at Jangareddygudem and sugar factories in Krishna district and the Telangana region as well.