Bakila Hukrappa

Bakila Hukrappa is a former Member of Legislative Assembly for Karnataka state, representing Sullia constituency for 19 months during 1983–84 and is known for his simple life.

Background Bakila Hukrappa studied up to PUC (class 12) and was a sportsman during student days. He contested State Assembly in 1978 but lost. Sullia is a reserved constituency for Scheduled Caste candidates and Balappa Hukrappa was a labourer in Areca garden when he was selected as a candidate by Bharathiya Janatha Party for 1983 elections. He is from humble origin and even after several years of political career, his declared assets during 2008 were 2.53 acre land in Nalkur village, Rs.250 cash in his Savings Bank account and Rs.4000 worth earrings worn by his wife Chaniyaru. He was MLA for 18 months during 1983–84 and was a contributing factor in the development of his constituency.