At a time when several crorepaties are
seeking entry into Parliament, a candidate with a total asset of just Rs
750 has filed nomination papers in Kerala for the April 10 Lok Sabha
polls. Biju, the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) candidate
from Kottayam, has declared in the affidavit that his cash in hand is Rs
500 and the available balance in a local co-operative bank is Rs 250.
The 46-year-old social worker also said either he or his spouse has no
immovabale property, motor vehicle or jewellery, official sources said.
Shajar Khan, another SUCI candidate who filed nomination from
Thiruvananthapuram, has stated that his total cash in hand is Rs 1,500
and the total assets including the price of motorcycle and bank balance
is Rs 26,800. He said that he has no jewellery or immovabale
properties. Filing of nominations of Kerala's 20 Lok Sabha seats began
yesterday and the candidates of mainstream political parties are
expected to file nominations in the coming days.
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