Constituency - Bangalore North

State - Karnataka
Election Date : 23- Apr-2009 Political Party : Indian National Congress (INC)

CK Jaffer Sheriff is a prominent politician from Karnataka state in India and a senior leader of Indian National Congress party. He was Railway Minister in Government of India
Candidate Name : CK Jaffer Sheriff
Educational Qualification : Matriculate, Educated at Government High School, Challakere, Chitradurga (Karnataka).
Previous Field Work : Agriculturist, Member Central Muslim Association of Karnataka, Member Court of Aligarh Muslim University.
Political Background: Union Cabinet Minister, Railways(1991-1995), Member, Committee on Home Affairs, Member, Committee on Public Undertakings.
Achievements (HOT STATS) : Instrumental in Unigauge Policy- Converting different gauges of track to board gauge and thereby saving lots of money for railways . Instrumental in getting wheel and Axle plant in Bangalore.
Non Achievements (Cold STATS) : Known for having a station and a traffic underpass built near his bungalow near Bangalore during his tenure as a railway minister.
Source of Information (SOI) : Wikipedia, http://parliamentofindia.nic.in.

Constituency - Bangalore Central

State - Karnataka

Election Date : 23- Apr-2009 Political Party : Indian National Congress (INC)

HT Sangliyana - “A man of his words” is a member of 14th Lok Sabha of India. He is known for his bravery, Honesty, fearlessness during his tenure with the police force. He is also in twitter and has his own website & blogs.

Candidate Name : Dr H.T Sangliyana

Educational Qualification : B.A. Hons (Economics)Educated at St Edmund's College, Shillong.

Previous Field Work : Retired as Director General of Police (2003), Served as Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police in Bangalore city.

Political Background : Elected to 14th Lok Sabha, Member, Committee on Home Affairs, Member, Joint Committee on Parliament House Security, Member, Informal Consultative Committee, South Western Railways.

Achievements (HOT STATS) : As Commissioner, Arrested Fake Stamp Paper King Telgi, Awarded “Super Cop”, Recipient of two highest medals – Meritorious Service medal & Distinguished Service Medal. Adviser to various NGOs and Civil Societies, Books Published – A guide to Mizo/English, Politics and people, Dos & Don’ts for security.

Non Achievements (Cold STATS) : Expelled from the party for cross-voting for the ruling United Progressive Alliance in a 22 July trust vote.

Source of Information (SOI) : Wikipedia, http://www.whereincity.com/, http://htsangliana.blogspot.com/,

Constituency - Bangalore South

State - Karnataka
Election Date : 23- Apr-2009 Political Party : BJP

Ananth Kumar is a member of 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents Bangalore south consistency and a member of BJP. He joined BJP in 1987 and also headed various ministries in his polictial career. Know more about him @ http://ananth.org/

Candidate Name : Shri Ananth Kumar

Educational Qualification : Faculty of arts(B.A) and Bachelors of Law (LLB)

Previous Field Work : Secretary for a student wing in Karnataka (ABVP)

Political Background : National General Secretary(BJP,2004), President(BJP,Karnataka), cabinet minister.

Achievements (HOT STATS) : Accomplishment of BAIL, Work on Bangalore Metro, Social projects.

Non Achievements (Cold STATS) : IPC 353 Assaulting public servant,427 Causing damage, Section 107 of K.P. Act.

Source of Information (SOI) : Wikipedia, http://ananth.org/ .



Political Party : Independent

Capt Gopinath , The man who changed the face of Indian Aviation and who made common man fly is taking a plunge on politics. A great Entrepreneur who believes in ‘Be the change you want to see in the world”. Know more about this campagin @ http://votecaptaingopi.com/

Candidate Name : Capt Gopinath

Educational Qualification : Graduate from Indian Military Academy.

Previous Field Work : Entrepreneur Founder of Deccan Aviation, Commissioned officer, Indian Army. Vice Chairman Kingfisher Airlines.

Political Background : Contested Assembly Election (1994) as a BJP Candidate.

Achievements (HOT STATS) : Founder of Air Deccan, Winner of Aviation Week award, “Knight of the Legion of Honor” from French Govt Rajyotsava Award from GOK.

Non Achievements (Cold STATS) : Yet to be updated.

Source of Information (SOI) : Wikipedia, http://votecaptaingopi.com/.



Political Party : Indian National Congress ,

Krishna Byre Gowda, The head of youth congress in Karnataka and a popular personality amongst the youth is going to battle against the might giant Ananth Kumar for the Bangalore south Constituency .Know more about this campagin @ http://www.krishnabyregowda.in/


Candidate Name : Krishna Byre Gowda

Educational Qualification : Masters Degree in international relations from American University. Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Christ College .

Previous Field Work: Project Associate Development Alternatives Inc ( 2003), Project Associate Ethiopian Embassy (1998-99).

Political Background : President Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress, Twice elected as member of state legislative Assembly.

Achievements (HOT STATS) : As president of Youth congress, organized Debating event, Leading the protest at Byatarayanapura, demanding better infrastructure, water supply, electricity and sanitation facilities.

Non Achievements (Cold STATS) : Yet to be updated.

Source of Information (SOI) : Wikipedia, Economic Times, http://www.krishnabyregowda.in/




Political Party : Independent,




Santosh Min B, An Green Candidate, Environmentalist working for Citizen Group “Hasire Usiru”, agitations against tree destructions during road widening. He claims to implement many practical and Eco friendly solutions if he were to win.



Candidate Name : Santosh Min B

Educational Qualification : Diploma in Physiotherapy. Has also worked as YOGA Instructor and Licentiate in General Insurance.

Previous Field Work: Worked for many Domestic and MNC’s companies - TTK Health Care(2003- 2004), Accenture Services (2005-2007), Aviva Global Services(2008 - Till date), Green Peace India (NGO) (2004- 2005).

Political Background : Fresh Entry in Political Arena.

Achievements (HOT STATS) : Active Involvement in Protests against tree destructions and adulterations of medical Herbs. President Scout - 1990 batch and have a sworn duty to serve the country.


Non Achievements (Cold STATS) : Yet to be updated.

Source of Information (SOI) : Hindu.com.


Note: Santosh Min B, Last Name in the electronic voting machine.