Santosh S Lad
Santosh S Lad is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Kalghatgi, Karnataka. He is 48 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹125.40 Cr with liabilities of ₹18.20 Cr. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 5 elections contested, 4 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Sandur
Elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Sandur.
- 2008Member of Legislative Assembly· Kalghatgi
Elected as Congress MLA representing Kalghatgi constituency.
- 2013Member of Legislative Assembly & Minister of State· Kalghatgi
Re-elected MLA and served as Minister of State for Information and Infrastructure.
- 2016Cabinet Minister· Kalghatgi
Served as Cabinet Minister for Labour in Siddaramaiah Ministry.
- 2023Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· KalghatgiCurrent
Elected for 4th term to Assembly and appointed Cabinet Minister for Labour and Dharwad District In-charge.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Assembly | Sandur | 🪷 BJP | Won | 52,120 | 48.2% |
| 2008 | Assembly | Kalghatgi | ✋ INC | Won | 49,210 | 45.1% |
| 2013 | Assembly | Kalghatgi | ✋ INC | Won | 70,000 | 52.84% |
| 2018 | Assembly | Kalghatgi | ✋ INC | Lost | 61,210 | 41.2% |
| 2023 | Assembly | Kalghatgi | ✋ INC | Won | 84,763 | 52.14% |
Financial Profile(2023)
- Immovable Assets₹94.20 Cr75%
- Movable Assets₹31.20 Cr25%
- Liabilities₹18.20 Cr15%
Source: 2023 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
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.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2021 - 2022)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Santosh S Lad represent?
Santosh S Lad is an MLA representing Kalghatgi, Karnataka and belongs to INC.
What are the declared assets of Santosh S Lad?
Santosh S Lad declared total assets of ₹125.40 Cr and liabilities of ₹18.20 Cr in the 2023 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Santosh S Lad have?
Santosh S Lad declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Santosh S Lad?
Santosh S Lad declared Graduate (B.Com) as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Santosh S Lad?
Santosh S Lad is 48 years old as per the records on file.
What was Santosh S Lad's most recent election result?
Santosh S Lad won the 2023 Assembly election from Kalghatgi with a 52.14% vote share.
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