Vinay Kulkarni
Vinay Kulkarni is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Dharwad, Karnataka. He is 55 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹31.25 Cr with liabilities of ₹4.20 Cr. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 3 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· Dharwad Rural
Elected as Independent candidate to Karnataka Assembly.
- 2013Member of Legislative Assembly & Minister of State· Dharwad
Elected as Congress MLA and served as Minister of State for Mines and Geology.
- 2023Member of Legislative Assembly· DharwadCurrent
Re-elected for 3rd term to 16th Legislative Assembly representing Dharwad.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Assembly | Dharwad Rural | Independent Independent | Won | 48,120 | 42.1% |
| 2008 | Assembly | Dharwad | ✋ INC | Lost | 42,110 | 38.2% |
| 2013 | Assembly | Dharwad | ✋ INC | Won | 70,362 | 48.2% |
| 2018 | Assembly | Dharwad | ✋ INC | Lost | 68,210 | 41.2% |
| 2023 | Assembly | Dharwad | ✋ INC | Won | 89,839 | 52.84% |
Financial Profile(2023)
- Immovable Assets₹23.04 Cr74%
- Movable Assets₹8.21 Cr26%
- Liabilities₹4.20 Cr13%
Source: 2023 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1CBI investigation case regarding Zilla Panchayat member death case2016PendingCourt — Special CBI Court Bengaluru
- 2Protest and public demonstration protocol case2021PendingCourt — JMFC Dharwad
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Court Documents.
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 Vinay Kulkarni represent?
Vinay Kulkarni is an MLA representing Dharwad, Karnataka and belongs to INC.
What are the declared assets of Vinay Kulkarni?
Vinay Kulkarni declared total assets of ₹31.25 Cr and liabilities of ₹4.20 Cr in the 2023 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Vinay Kulkarni have?
Vinay Kulkarni declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Vinay Kulkarni?
Vinay Kulkarni declared Graduate as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Vinay Kulkarni?
Vinay Kulkarni is 55 years old as per the records on file.
What was Vinay Kulkarni's most recent election result?
Vinay Kulkarni won the 2023 Assembly election from Dharwad with a 52.84% vote share.
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