B. M. Farooq is an Indian politician and Mangalore-based businessman. His brother is former

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MLA from Mangalore City North constituency,

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. On 4 June 2018, Farooq was elected unopposed to the

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. Out of 11 seats, the INC won 4 seats, JD(S) 2 and

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5. He was the richest MLC candidate.

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