Bhavani Sankar Prasad Merla is a contestant from Andhra Pradesh representing the IND in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Kakinada. Date of election in Andhra Pradesh constituency: May 13, 2024. Bhavani Sankar Prasad Merla, aged 64, is 5th Pass in terms of his education record. Bhavani Sankar Prasad Merla has (1) cases against him. Financially, Bhavani Sankar Prasad Merla possesses total assets or net worth of Rs 2.4Crore with Rs 27.9Lac movable assets and Rs 2.1Crore immovable assets. He has Rs 6Lac in liabilities. Professionally, Bhavani Sankar Prasad Merla is engaged in Agriculturist.
Age
64
Gender
M
Cases
Yes (1)
Profession
Agriculturist
Total Assets (Rs)
2.4 Crore
Movable Assets (Rs)
27.9 Lac
Immovable Assets (Rs)
2.1 Crore
Liabilities (Rs)
6 Lac
Pan Given
Y
Self Income (Rs)
-
Total Income (Rs)
-
Candidate Affidavit Data 
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