Dr. M.R. Ranganatha is a contestant from Karnataka representing the IND in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Chikkballapur. Date of election in Karnataka constituency: April 26, 2024. Dr. M.R. Ranganatha, aged 68, is Doctorate in terms of his education record. Dr. M.R. Ranganatha has zero cases against him. Financially, Dr. M.R. Ranganatha possesses total assets or net worth of Rs 1.9Crore with Rs 9Lac movable assets and Rs 1.8Crore immovable assets. He has Rs 56.9Lac in liabilities. Professionally, Dr. M.R. Ranganatha is engaged in Retaired State Government Servant.
Age
68
Gender
M
Cases
No
Profession
Retaired State Government Servant
Total Assets (Rs)
1.9 Crore
Movable Assets (Rs)
9 Lac
Immovable Assets (Rs)
1.8 Crore
Liabilities (Rs)
56.9 Lac
Pan Given
Y
Self Income (Rs)
6.3Lac
Total Income (Rs)
6.3 Lac
Candidate Affidavit Data 
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