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Summary:

The Lokayukta (anti-corruption ombudsman) in Karnataka, India, has released a list of legislators, including Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and MLAs Y. Bharath Shetty and Bhagirathi Murulya, who failed to declare their assets by the mandated deadline of June 30, 2025, as per the Karnataka Lokayukta Act. Despite being given an extension and a copy of the initial report, these legislators still haven’t submitted their declarations. As a result, the Lokayukta is now publishing the list of 67 defaulting MLAs and 28 MLCs in leading newspapers, as permitted by law.

News Article:

Karnataka Legislators Face Public Shaming for Failing to Declare Assets

Mangaluru, India – November 7, 2025 – Several prominent Karnataka legislators, including Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, are facing public scrutiny after failing to declare their assets by the June 30th deadline required by the Karnataka Lokayukta Act. The Lokayukta, the state’s anti-corruption ombudsman, released a list of 67 defaulting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and 28 Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) after giving them a two-month extension to comply.

Other notable names on the list include Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharath Shetty and Sullia MLA Bhagirathi Murulya. The Lokayukta Registrar stated in a press release that the publication of the list in leading newspapers is a direct result of the legislators’ continued failure to adhere to Section 22(1) of the Act, which mandates annual asset declarations by all public servants.

“Every public servant has to declare their assets every year by June 30,” the Registrar explained. “Despite being notified and given ample opportunity to rectify the situation, these legislators have failed to do so.”

The Lokayukta submitted its initial report to the designated authority on August 22nd, identifying those who had not filed their declarations. Now, under Section 22(2) of the Act, the agency is exercising its power to make the names public, signaling a renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in the state government. The public will be watching closely to see how these legislators respond to the mounting pressure.

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