Kanimozhi's assets register a three-fold increase

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Kanimozhi's assets have registered over a three-fold increase in the last six years to Rs 26.67 crore from Rs 8.56 crore.

Kanimozhi, daughter of DMK supremo M Karunanidhi, in her affidavit, filed with her nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat on Saturday, declared she owned movable and immovables of Rs 26.67 crore.

Her total declared assets include Rs 16.67 crore moveable property and Rs 10 crore of immoveable property.

The sitting Rajya Sabha MP, seeking a successive term after DMK renominated her, had declared assets of Rs 8.56 crore six years ago.

Kanimozhi's jewellery stock has risen to 700 grams against 360 grams, virtually doubling the yellow metal asset.

However, she has not added diamond jewellery, which remained at 10 karat, as declared in 2007. Kanimozhi, who had no liabilities five years ago, has Rs 69.60 lakh now. Her affidavit said she faced a criminal case before the special court in Delhi, apparently referring to the 2G spectrum case, filed against her. Kanimozhi said she owned shares valued at Rs 2 crore with Kalaignar TV Private Limited.