Bengaluru: There is no dearth for billionaires contesting polls in the state with many crorepathis throwing their hats in the election ring to test their electoral fortunes. But this independent candidate having assets worth Rs 339 Crore has taken all by surprise.
Meet Dr. Anil Kumar, a 3rd grade pass out, who is contesting as an independent from Bommanahalli Constituency in the city.
In his asset disclosure submitted to the state election commission, while filing his nomination papers, Dr. Anil Kumar has valued his net worth at a whopping Rs 339 Crore .
Anil Kumar jumped into real estate business after his short stint as chaiwala to amass huge wealth. His wife is not lagging too far behind as she is worth Rs 50.91 Crore.
Despite being a third grade pass out, Anil Kumar received a honorary doctorate in recognition of his work in social spheres to become “Dr. Anil Kumar.”
With money and muscle power ruling the current political spectrum, chances of Dr. Anil Kumar entering the corridors of power are quite bright.
