V Somanna
V Somanna is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to BJP, representing Tumkur, Karnataka. He is 73 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹9.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹50.0 L, compared with ₹4.50 Cr in 2018. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1989Member of Legislative Assembly· Binnamangala / Govindraj Nagar
Elected 5 terms to Karnataka Assembly (1989, 1994, 1999, 2010, 2018).
- 2008Cabinet Minister for Housing, Infrastructure & Food· Govindraj Nagar
Served as Cabinet Minister in BS Yediyurappa & Basavaraj Bommai Ministries.
- 2018Cabinet Minister for Housing & Jal Resources· Govindraj Nagar
Served as Housing Minister of Karnataka.
- 2024Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways· TumkurCurrent
Elected to 18th Lok Sabha defeating S. P. Muddahanumegowda (INC) by 1,75,594 votes and sworn in as Union MoS.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Assembly | Binnamangala | JD JD | Won | 48,210 | 46.2% |
| 1994 | Assembly | Binnamangala | JD JD | Won | 58,210 | 52.1% |
| 1999 | Assembly | Binnamangala |  INC | Won | 68,210 | 54.2% |
| 2018 | Assembly | Govindraj Nagar | BJP | Won | 79,135 | 51.4% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Tumkur | 🪷 BJP | Won | 7,20,943 | 55.41% |
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Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹6.00 Cr61%
- Movable Assets₹3.85 Cr39%
- Liabilities₹50.0 L5%
Source: 2024 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: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2023 - 2024)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does V Somanna represent?
V Somanna is a Lok Sabha MP representing Tumkur, Karnataka and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of V Somanna?
V Somanna declared total assets of ₹9.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹50.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does V Somanna have?
V Somanna declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of V Somanna?
V Somanna declared Graduate (B.A. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is V Somanna?
V Somanna is 73 years old as per the records on file.
What was V Somanna's most recent election result?
V Somanna won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Tumkur with a 55.41% vote share.
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