VK
V Sunil Kumar
MLA
Also known as ಸುನಿಲ್ ಕುಮಾರ್
Father's Name
V K Padiyar
Profession
Social Work and Politics
Gender
Male
Age
48 years (b. ~1978)
Age
48
Years
Education
Graduate
Net Assets (2023)
₹16.32 Cr
2023 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Political Career Timeline
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Karkala
Elected for the first time to Karnataka Assembly from Karkala.
- 2013Member of Legislative Assembly· Karkala
Re-elected as MLA representing Karkala constituency.
- 2018Member of Legislative Assembly & Chief Whip· Karkala
Re-elected MLA and served as Government Chief Whip in Legislative Assembly.
- 2021Cabinet Minister· Karkala
Appointed Minister for Energy and Kannada & Culture in Bommai Cabinet.
- 2023Member of Legislative Assembly· KarkalaCurrent
Elected for 4th term to 16th Legislative Assembly representing Karkala.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Assembly | Karkala | 🪷 BJP | Won | 52,120 | 48.2% |
| 2008 | Assembly | Karkala | 🪷 BJP | Lost | 48,120 | 42.1% |
| 2013 | Assembly | Karkala | 🪷 BJP | Won | 65,039 | 48.12% |
| 2018 | Assembly | Karkala | 🪷 BJP | Won | 84,112 | 56.12% |
| 2023 | Assembly | Karkala | 🪷 BJP | Won | 77,028 | 49.12% |
Financial Profile(2023)
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₹18.52 Cr
Total Assets
- Immovable Assets₹14.31 Cr77%
- Movable Assets₹4.21 Cr23%
- Liabilities₹2.20 Cr12%
Movable Assets
₹4.21 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹14.31 Cr
Liabilities
₹2.20 Cr
Net Assets
₹16.32 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.
Family
VK
V Sunil Kumar
MLA
Parents
VP
Father
V K Padiyar
Public Service
Spouse
SK
Spouse
Shreedharashree Sunil Kumar
Business / Homemaker · ₹8.5 L
Education
Graduate
Income(2021 - 2022)
Total declared income
₹40.5 L
Self₹32.0 L
Spouse — Shreedharashree Sunil Kumar₹8.5 L
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.