B. M. Farooq is an Indian politician and Mangalore-based businessman. His brother is former Indian National Congress MLA from Mangalore City North constituency, Mohiuddin Bava. On 4 June 2018, Farooq was elected unopposed to the Karnataka Legislative Council. Out of 11 seats, the INC won 4 seats, JD(S) 2 and BJP 5.[1] He was the richest MLC candidate.[2]
B. M. Farooq | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| In office 18 June 2018 – 17 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Mudeer Aga |
| Succeeded by | T. N. Javarayi Gowda |
| Constituency | elected by members of legislative assembly |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| Relations | Mohiuddin Bava (brother) |
References
edit- ^ "11 members elected uncontested to Karnataka Legislative Council From Assembly". Iniindia.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Jun 1, TNN /. "Tejaswini Gowda: JD(S) candidate B M Farooq is richest, BJP's Tejaswini Gowda most educated | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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