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C B Krishna Byre Gowda

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Also known as ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಬೈರೇಗೌಡ, Krishna Byre Gowda
ByatarayanapuraKarnataka
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Father's Name
C Byre Gowda
Profession
Agriculture, Social Work and Politics
Gender
Male
Age
53 years (b. ~1973)

C B Krishna Byre Gowda is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Byatarayanapura, Karnataka. He is 53 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹28.54 Cr with liabilities of ₹1.80 Cr. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 6 elections contested, 6 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
53
Years
Education
Post Graduate (M.A. International Affairs)
Net Assets (2023)
₹26.74 Cr
2023 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 2003
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Vemagal

    Elected in Vemagal Assembly by-election following father's demise.

  2. 2004
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Vemagal

    Re-elected as MLA representing Vemagal.

  3. 2008
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Byatarayanapura

    Elected from newly delimited Byatarayanapura constituency.

  4. 2013
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Byatarayanapura

    Re-elected MLA and served as Agriculture Minister.

  5. 2018
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Byatarayanapura

    Re-elected MLA and served as Minister for Rural Development, Law and Parliamentary Affairs.

  6. 2023
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· ByatarayanapuraCurrent

    Elected to 16th Assembly and appointed Revenue Minister of Karnataka.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2003AssemblyVemagal
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INC		Won52,12054.1%
2004AssemblyVemagal
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INC		Won58,21052.8%
2008AssemblyByatarayanapura
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INC		Won74,14045.12%
2013AssemblyByatarayanapura
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INC		Won1,08,21048.2%
2018AssemblyByatarayanapura
✋
INC		Won1,14,18045.12%
2023AssemblyByatarayanapura
✋
INC		Won1,60,79454.41%

Financial Profile(2023)

₹28.54 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹22.33 Cr78%
  • Movable Assets₹6.21 Cr22%
  • Liabilities₹1.80 Cr6%
Movable Assets
₹6.21 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹22.33 Cr
Liabilities
₹1.80 Cr
Net Assets
₹26.74 Cr

Source: 2023 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

0
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted

No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2023 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
C B Krishna Byre Gowda
₹28.54 Cr · 0 cases
Average of 221 MLAs in Karnataka
₹40.79 Cr · 0.2 cases
Average of 607 INC MLAs
₹19.56 Cr · 1.0 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

CG
C B Krishna Byre Gowda
MLA
Parents
CG
Father
C Byre Gowda
Veteran Politician / Minister
Spouse
MG
Spouse
Meenakshi Krishna Byre Gowda
Professional / Social Work · ₹18.0 L

Education

Post Graduate (M.A. International Affairs)

Income(2021 - 2022)

Total declared income
₹63.0 L
Self₹45.0 L
Spouse — Meenakshi Krishna Byre Gowda₹18.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does C B Krishna Byre Gowda represent?

C B Krishna Byre Gowda is an MLA representing Byatarayanapura, Karnataka and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of C B Krishna Byre Gowda?

C B Krishna Byre Gowda declared total assets of ₹28.54 Cr and liabilities of ₹1.80 Cr in the 2023 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does C B Krishna Byre Gowda have?

C B Krishna Byre Gowda declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.

What is the educational qualification of C B Krishna Byre Gowda?

C B Krishna Byre Gowda declared Post Graduate (M.A. International Affairs) as the highest educational qualification.

How old is C B Krishna Byre Gowda?

C B Krishna Byre Gowda is 53 years old as per the records on file.

What was C B Krishna Byre Gowda's most recent election result?

C B Krishna Byre Gowda won the 2023 Assembly election from Byatarayanapura with a 54.41% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2023 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2023 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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