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R Ashoka

MLA
Also known as ಆರ್ ಅಶೋಕ್, Ashoka
PadmanabanagarKarnataka
Father's Name
K M Ramaiah
Profession
Agriculture, Business and Politics
Gender
Male
Age
66 years (b. ~1960)

R Ashoka is an MLA belonging to BJP, representing Padmanabanagar, Karnataka. He is 66 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹45.12 Cr with liabilities of ₹4.50 Cr. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 7 elections contested, 7 won.

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

Age
66
Years
Education
Graduate
Net Assets (2023)
₹40.62 Cr
2023 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1997
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Uttarahalli

    Elected in Uttarahalli Assembly by-election.

  2. 1999
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Uttarahalli

    Re-elected as MLA representing Uttarahalli.

  3. 2004
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Uttarahalli

    Re-elected to Assembly representing Uttarahalli.

  4. 2008
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Padmanabanagar

    Elected from Padmanabanagar and served as Transport and Health Minister.

  5. 2012
    Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka· Padmanabanagar

    Appointed Deputy Chief Minister holding Home and Transport portfolios.

  6. 2018
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Padmanabanagar

    Re-elected MLA and served as Revenue Minister of Karnataka.

  7. 2023
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Leader of Opposition· PadmanabanagarCurrent

    Elected for 7th term as MLA and designated Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1997AssemblyUttarahalli
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BJP
Won98,12048.2%
1999AssemblyUttarahalli
🪷
BJP
Won1,25,11051.1%
2004AssemblyUttarahalli
🪷
BJP
Won1,82,12054.2%
2008AssemblyPadmanabanagar
🪷
BJP
Won61,21051.1%
2013AssemblyPadmanabanagar
🪷
BJP
Won62,26348.2%
2018AssemblyPadmanabanagar
🪷
BJP
Won82,11454.12%
2023AssemblyPadmanabanagar
🪷
BJP
Won98,75058.12%

Financial Profile(2023)

₹45.12 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹33.92 Cr75%
  • Movable Assets₹11.20 Cr25%
  • Liabilities₹4.50 Cr10%
Movable Assets
₹11.20 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹33.92 Cr
Liabilities
₹4.50 Cr
Net Assets
₹40.62 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
R Ashoka
₹45.12 Cr · 0 cases
Average of 221 MLAs in Karnataka
₹40.79 Cr · 0.2 cases
Average of 1344 BJP MLAs
₹9.89 Cr · 0.5 cases

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

Family

RA
R Ashoka
MLA
Parents
KR
Father
K M Ramaiah
Agriculturist
Spouse
PA
Spouse
Pramila Ashoka
Business / Social Work · ₹21.0 L

Education

Graduate

Income(2021 - 2022)

Total declared income
₹86.0 L
Self₹65.0 L
Spouse — Pramila Ashoka₹21.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does R Ashoka represent?

R Ashoka is an MLA representing Padmanabanagar, Karnataka and belongs to BJP.

What are the declared assets of R Ashoka?

R Ashoka declared total assets of ₹45.12 Cr and liabilities of ₹4.50 Cr in the 2023 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does R Ashoka have?

R Ashoka declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.

What is the educational qualification of R Ashoka?

R Ashoka declared Graduate as the highest educational qualification.

How old is R Ashoka?

R Ashoka is 66 years old as per the records on file.

What was R Ashoka's most recent election result?

R Ashoka won the 2023 Assembly election from Padmanabanagar with a 58.12% vote share.

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.